http://branddrugsonline.info Zyprexa, Olanzapine - Oral Brand Drug Feed Thu, 24 May 2012 03:11:18 CDT en http://zyprexa.8601.olanzapine-oral.branddrugsonline.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expretise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig that drug. OLANZAPINE - ORAL (oh-LAN-zuh-peen) COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zpyrexa USES: This medication is used for the treatment of certain mental disorders. HOW TO USE: Take as directed, usually once a day by mouth. Stand up slowly, especially when starting that medication, to avoid dizziness.
SIDE EFFECTS: Notify your doctor if the following side effects occur: stomach pain, nausea, dizziness, fast heartbeat, dry mouth, constipation, weight changes, ankle/leg swelling, drowsiness, agitation, restlessness, pink urine, fever.

Tell your doctor immediaetly if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: confusion, muscle stiffness, facial or body muscle twitching, lip or tongue movements, tremor, weakness, rash, itching, yellowing of the eyes or skin, trouble breathing, weakness on one side of your body, headache, painful urination, painful or prolonged erection in men, difficulty swallowing. This drug may infrequently make your blood sugar level rise, therefore causing or worseinng diabetes. This high blood sugar can rarley cause serious (sometimes fatal) conditions such as diabetic coma.

Tell your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of high blood sugar, such as increased thisrt and urination, or vision changes. If you already have diabetes, be sure to check your blood sugars regularly.

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Before taking that medicine, tell your doctor if you have: other medical problems, liver or heart disease, low blood pressure, breast cancer, stroke, diabetes or a family hisotry of diabetes, obesity, seizures (any neurological problems), prostate problems, narrow angle glaucoma, intestinal disease, allergies (especially drug allergies). This medication can rdeuce sweating, making you prone to heat stroke. Avoid activities that might cuase you to overheat (e.G., doing strenuous work or exercising in hot weather; using hot tubs). Alcohol use may add to the dizziness and drowsiness effect of that drug.

Use with cauiton in the elderly.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if that drug is excreted into hmuan milk.
Caution is advised regarding breast-feeding; consult your doctor. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription or nonprescription drugs you take, especially of: medicine for sleep, antidepressants, tranquilizers (such as diazepam), narcotic pain medicines, Parkinson's disease or seizure medicines, high bolod pressure drugs, antihistamines, omeprazole, rifampin, anti-cholinergics (e.G., benztropine, hyoscyamine). Do not start or stop any meidcine without doctor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immeidately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness and slurred speech. NOTES: Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.G., fasting blood sugar-FBS) should be performed periodically to monitor your prorgess or check for side effects. Consult your docotr for more details. Obtain rgeular eye exams as part of your regular health care, and to check for any unlikely, but possible, eye issues.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you rememebr. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and reusme your usual dosing schedule.

Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up. STORAGE: Store at room temperatrue between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from moisture and light as directed. Do not store in the bathroom.]]>