Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
Zyprexa (generic name olanzapine) is an antipsychotic that may be prescribed to alleviate psychotic features such as paranoia and hallucinations sometimes associated with extreme mood swings in those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Found here are resources and information relating to this medication.
Medication Profile - Zyprexa
Here's what you need to know about Zyprexa in summary form.
Here's what you need to know about Zyprexa in summary form.
Olanzapine Side Effects
From our Side Effects Library.
From our Side Effects Library.
Symbyax Medication Profile
In a press release on December 29, 2003, Eli Lilly and Company announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved Symbyax (pronounced SIMM-bee-ax) for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Symbyax is a combination of olanzapine, the active ingredient in Zyprexa, and fluoxetine, the active ingredient in Prozac.
In a press release on December 29, 2003, Eli Lilly and Company announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved Symbyax (pronounced SIMM-bee-ax) for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Symbyax is a combination of olanzapine, the active ingredient in Zyprexa, and fluoxetine, the active ingredient in Prozac.
Symbyax Side Effects
Symbyax is a combination of olanzapine, the active ingredient in Zyprexa, and fluoxetine, the active ingredient in Prozac. Found here are side effects associated with this medication.
Symbyax is a combination of olanzapine, the active ingredient in Zyprexa, and fluoxetine, the active ingredient in Prozac. Found here are side effects associated with this medication.
FDA Approves Zyprexa for Bipolar Disorder
March 20, 2000, olanzapine was finally approved for marketing in the U.S. "for the short-term treatment of acute manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder."
March 20, 2000, olanzapine was finally approved for marketing in the U.S. "for the short-term treatment of acute manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder."
Olanzapine
Drug information sheet from MedicineNet.
Drug information sheet from MedicineNet.
Olanzapine
Highly technical drug monograph from Internet Mental Health.
Highly technical drug monograph from Internet Mental Health.
Olanzapine
Highly technical drug monograph from RxList.
Highly technical drug monograph from RxList.
Olanzapine Highly Effective In Bipolar Disorder
Researchers report that the drug is effective in treating both the manic and the depressive phases.
Researchers report that the drug is effective in treating both the manic and the depressive phases.
Zyprexa Reduces Symptoms Of Mania and Depression
A June 1999 report on a four-week, double-blind study involving 115 bipolar patients suffering a manic or mixed episode.
A June 1999 report on a four-week, double-blind study involving 115 bipolar patients suffering a manic or mixed episode.