Product Details: Zyprexa Zydis (Olanzapine)

Brand Name Options - Manufacturer: Eli Lilly

Description

This medicine is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Directions

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Do not remove the blister from the outer pouch until you are ready to take this medicine. Make sure your hands are dry when you open the blister pack. After opening the pouch, peel back foil on blister. Do not push tablet through foil. Immediately remove the tablet with dry hands and place in the mouth. It will dissolve quickly in your saliva and can be swallowed with or without water. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. DRINKING EXTRA FLUIDS while you are taking this medicine is recommended. Check with your doctor or nurse for instructions. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. CONTINUE TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.

Cautions

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or stop using this medicine without first checking with your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine. Laboratory and/or medical tests, such as fasting blood sugar levels and liver function, may be done to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL while you are using this medicine. THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants. This medicine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or decreased vision. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, lightheadedness, or fainting. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness. DO NOT BECOME OVERHEATED in hot weather or during exercise or other activities since risk of heatstroke may be increased. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE HIGH BLOOD SUGAR. Symptoms of high blood sugar include thirst, increased urination, confusion, drowsiness, flushing, rapid breathing, or fruity breath odor. If these symptoms occur, TELL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE A POSSIBLY FATAL CONDITION CALLED NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME (NMS). CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you develop symptoms such as fever, stiff muscles, confusion, abnormal thinking, fast or irregular heartbeat, and unusual sweating. SOME PATIENTS WHO TAKE THIS MEDICINE MAY DEVELOP MUSCLE MOVEMENTS THAT THEY CANNOT CONTROL. This is more likely to happen in elderly patients, especially women, and in patients who use this medicine at higher doses or for a long time. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE MUSCLE PROBLEMS with your arms; legs; or your tongue, face, mouth, or jaw while taking this medicine. Phenylketonurics: this medicine contains phenylalanine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. CAUTION IS ADVISED when using this medicine in the elderly; they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine, especially uncontrolled muscle movements. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine. DIABETICS: THIS MEDICINE MAY AFFECT YOUR BLOOD SUGAR. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.

Side Effects

SIDE EFFECTS that may occur during treatment, include back or joint pain, constipation, cough, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, increased appetite, indigestion, lightheadedness, numbness or tingling of the skin, restlessness, sore throat, weakness, or weight gain. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience decreased urination or unusual bruising. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience abnormal thoughts; chest pain; confusion; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; increased saliva production or drooling; memory loss; menstrual changes; muscle pain, weakness, or stiffness; new or worsening mental or mood changes (such as depression, hallucinations); prolonged painful erection; seizures; severe or prolonged dizziness or headache; swelling of the hands, legs, or feet; shortness of breath; symptoms of high blood sugar (such as increased thirst, hunger, urination; unusual weakness); tremor; trouble concentrating, speaking, or swallowing; trouble sitting still; trouble walking or standing; uncontrolled muscle movements (eg, arm or leg movements, twitching of the face or tongue, jerking or twisting); unusual sweating; vision changes; or yellowing of the skin or eyes. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Active Ingredients

Olanzapine