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Uses of Zyprexa
 
Zyprexa is also known by the generic name Olanzapine


USES:
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar mania). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include feeling less nervous, better concentration, and reduced episodes of hallucinations.

Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used in teenagers). See also Precautions section.


Uses of Zyprexa Zydis
 
Zyprexa Zydis is also known by the generic name Olanzapine


USES:
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar mania). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include feeling less nervous, better concentration, and reduced episodes of hallucinations.

Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used in teenagers). See also Precautions section.


Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis Have 32 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
Critical Seriousness - Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Diabetes Mellitus Ketoacidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Parkinson Symptoms - Parkinsonism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Diabetic Hyperosmolar Coma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Diabetes - Diabetes Mellitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Sunstroke - Heat Stroke is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Disorder involving Personality Changes - Personality Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still - Akathisia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood - Hypertriglyceridemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Extreme Sense of Well Being - Euphoria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Fats in the Blood - Hyperlipidemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Movements of Face Muscles and Tongue - Tardive Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Blocked Bowels with No Movement - Ileus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Problem with Periods - Menstrual Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
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Zyprexa Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zyprexa Zydis
 
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Zyprexa Zydis Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zyprexa
 
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Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis Have 17 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
Parkinson Symptoms - Parkinsonism is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Backache - Back Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Increased Hunger - Increased Appetite is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Weight Gain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Disorder involving Personality Changes - Personality Disorders is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still - Akathisia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood - Hyperprolactinemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Lazy Eye - Amblyopia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
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Zyprexa Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zyprexa Zydis
 
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Zyprexa Zydis Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zyprexa Zydis
 
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Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis Treat 12 Conditions in Common
 
Bipolar Disorder in Remission is treated by both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed - Mixed Bipolar I Disorder is treated by both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Schizophrenia is treated by both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Prevent Nausea and Vomiting from Cancer Chemotherapy - Prevention of Cancer Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting is treated by both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Manic Phase of Manic-Depression - Manic Bipolar Disorder is treated by both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Additional Medications to Treat Depression - Depression Treatment Adjunct is treated by both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.
Nausea and Vomiting caused by Cancer Drugs - Cancer Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting is treated by both Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.

Zyprexa has 40 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zyprexa.

Zyprexa Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Agranulocytosis - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Relative Contraindications 

Breast Carcinoma - Breast Cancer is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Cerebrovascular Disorder - Any Disorder of the Blood Vessels of the Brain is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Esophageal Dysmotility - Problems with Food Passing Through the Esophagus is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Heart Failure is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hyperlipidemia - High Amount of Fats in the Blood is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hypertriglyceridemia - High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Lower Seizure Threshold is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Metabolic Syndrome X is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Neutropenic Disorder - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Orthostatic Hypotension - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Paralytic Ileus - Paralysis of the Intestines is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Predisposition to Aspiration - Susceptible to Breathing Fluid Into Lungs is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Senile Dementia - Dementia in an Elderly Person is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Symptomatic Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Tardive Dyskinesia - Abnormal Movements of Face Muscles and Tongue is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Transient Cerebral Ischemia - Transient Ischemic Attack is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Contraindication Warnings 

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hyperprolactinemia - Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Sinus Tachycardia is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Weight Gain is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Zyprexa Zydis has 40 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zyprexa Zydis.

Zyprexa Zydis Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Agranulocytosis - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Relative Contraindications 

Breast Carcinoma - Breast Cancer is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Cerebrovascular Disorder - Any Disorder of the Blood Vessels of the Brain is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Esophageal Dysmotility - Problems with Food Passing Through the Esophagus is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Heart Failure is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Hyperlipidemia - High Amount of Fats in the Blood is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Hypertriglyceridemia - High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Lower Seizure Threshold is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Metabolic Syndrome X is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Neutropenic Disorder - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Orthostatic Hypotension - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Paralytic Ileus - Paralysis of the Intestines is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Predisposition to Aspiration - Susceptible to Breathing Fluid Into Lungs is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Senile Dementia - Dementia in an Elderly Person is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Symptomatic Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Tardive Dyskinesia - Abnormal Movements of Face Muscles and Tongue is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Transient Cerebral Ischemia - Transient Ischemic Attack is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Contraindication Warnings 

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Hyperprolactinemia - Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Sinus Tachycardia is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.

Weight Gain is a contraindication of Zyprexa Zydis.
Zyprexa - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slurred speech, slowed breathing, or seizures.

Zyprexa Zydis - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slurred speech, slowed breathing, or seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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