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Brand: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Relprevv
Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by affecting the balance of certain chemicals in the brain, specifically dopamine and serotonin. Olanzapine belongs to the thienobenzodiazepine class of antipsychotics.
For schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar mania.
Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Olanzapine is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis.
Outcome:
Increased sedation and impaired motor control
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depressant effects
Outcome:
Increased sedation
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depressant effects
Outcome:
May decrease olanzapine effectiveness
Mechanism:
Caffeine's stimulant effects
Most likely new formulation: Long-acting injectable with improved adherence (Year: 2026, 60% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial outcomes, there is a 70% likelihood of olanzapine remaining a first-line treatment for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder over the next 5 years.
Atypical Antipsychotic
Thienobenzodiazepine