What is Zyprexa
Zyprexa is a trade name of a typical antipsychotic medication called Olanzapine. No one knows how it works. It works by changing some actions of the chemicals on the brain. Zyprexa is mainly used to treat psychotic conditions like maniac depression which is also called a bipolar disBuy and schizophrenia. This medication is given to adults and also to children who are 13 years or more. Sometimes, Zyprexa is used with other antipsychotic medications and antidepressants. It may be also used for treating some other medical conditions.
How to use Medicine
For the people who have psychotic conditions related to dementia is not prescribed or not allowed to use Zyprexa. Zyprexacan cause sudden death, pneumonia or heart failure when taken by older adults with dementia related conditions. If you are a teenager, you may gain weight and have high cholesterol and high triglycerides while taking this medicine. It is an absolute necessity to test your blood and visit your doctor regularly.
Zyprexa may impair your thinking and reactions. You should be very careful while you drive or the entire thing which needs more alert. Zyprexa causes more glucose content in blood leading to high blood sugar which is also called a hyperglycaemia. Keep monitoring your blood sugar levels if you are diabetic and keep visiting your doctor at regular intervals. Getting up too fast from while you were lying or you were sitting will make you dizzy. Get up slowly and steadily. Zyprexa makes you easily dehydrated and overheated. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Zyprexaand drink enormous fluids in hot weather especially and while doing
Precautions and Contraindications
Zyprexa is strictly not allowed for dementia related psychotic conditions. It may cause heart failure and sudden death. To make sure you can take Zyprexa, tell your medical practitioner clearly about the diseases you have and the medicine you take. Strictly don't take Zyprexa if you are allergic to it. If you have any of these diseases, please tell it to your doctor so that he can prescribe the right medicine.
- Past heart failure
- Past heart attack
- Liver disease
- High Blood Pressure or Low Blood Pressure.
- Breast cancer or a history of it
- High cholesterol
Taking Zyprexa or any other antipsychotic medication may cause harm to the new born baby. The symptoms and problems caused to a new born baby are breathing problem, withdrawal symptoms, feeding problems, tremors, fussiness, and stiff muscles. You may have the withdrawal problems if you stop taking Zyprexa during pregnancy.
Zyprexa should be taken only on the prescription of a doctor. Do not alter the amounts prescribed by the doctor, like larger or smaller amounts. Doctor may change the dosage to get good results. Zyprexa can be taken with or without food. Once a day medication for Zyprexa is enough. If the symptoms did not improve, or get worse, please consult a doctor. Even if you feel fine, never stop taking the Zyprexa without doctor's advice. Stopping the Buy Zyprexa may cause serious adverse effects in you.
Side effects
Allergic side effects of Zyprexa are serious and get emergency medical help if you have any of the adverse reaction mentioned as following: breathing difficulty, dizziness, hives, frequent vomiting, swelling in lips, tongue, face etc,
Less serious side effects of Zyprexa are listed here: gain of weight, increased appetite, memory problems, stomach pain, contisipation,
The most serious side effects of Zyprexa are listed below and if you have them please stop taking Zyprexa and get the doctor's advice. These are: high blood sugar, sudden numbness, changes in personality, fever, chills, body aches, dry mouth, thirst, feeling very hot, stiff muscles, high fevers, tremors, sweating, uneven heartbeats, twitching movements.
Dosages
2.5 , 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20 mg
Quantity
30, 60, 90, 120 pills
Related Categories:
Mental Health/Epilepsy
Related Medications:
Olanzapine
