olanzapine

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olanzapine (uncountable)

(pharmacology) An antipsychotic drug C17H20H4S administered orally especially in the short-term treatment of schizophrenia and acute manic episodes of bipolar disorder.

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Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with olanzapine are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. Source: Internet

In the plasma, olanzapine accounted for only 12% of the AUC for total radioactivity, indicating significant exposure to metabolites. Source: Internet

There are no adequate and well-controlled trials with olanzapine in pregnant females. Source: Internet

The acute treatment of a manic episode of bipolar disorder involves the utilization of either a mood stabilizer (valproate, lithium, or carbamazepine) or an atypical antipsychotic (olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, or aripiprazole). Source: Internet

The atypical antipsychotic quetiapine appears effective in generalized anxiety disorder; however, rates of adverse effects are greater than that with SSRIs. citation Evidence for risperidone and olanzapine is not enough to make any comments. Source: Internet

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