Olanzapine
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| Olanzapine general drug information | ||
| Pronunciation | oh-LAN-zuh-peen (.wav file) | |
| Trade Name(s) | Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Symbyax | |
| How Supplied | Tablets: 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Orally disintegrating tablets: 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg Powder for injection: 10mg per vial Capsules (in combination with fluoxetine): 6mg/25mg, 6mg/50mg, 12mg/25mg, 12mg/50mg | |
| Generic Availability | No generics available | |
| Patent Expiry Date | 4/23/2011 | |
| Classification | thienobenzodiazepine | |
| Schedule | Rx | |
| Pregnancy Category | C | |
| Breast-feeding | Do not breastfeed | |
| Olanzapine chemical information | ||
| IUPAC Name | 2-methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno[2,3-b][1,5]benzodiazepine | |
| Empirical Formula | C17H20N4S | |
| Molecular Weight | 312.439 g/mol | |
| pharmacokinetic information | [enter genomics URL (SEE www.pharmgkb.org) pharmacogenomic information] | ||
Description
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Mechanism of Action
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Pharmacokinetics
Absorption
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Distribution
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Metabolism
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Excretion
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Special Population Pharmacokinetics
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Indications and Dosages
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Dosage Adjustment
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Dosage Limits
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Administration
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Monitoring Parameters
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Contraindications/Precautions
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Drug-Drug, -Food, -Herb Interactions
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Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
| Incidence | Body System | Adverse Reactions |
| >10% | All | Somnolence (29%), Insomnia (12%), Dizziness (11%) |
| 1-10% | CNS | Abnormal gait (6%), tremor (4%), akathisia (3%), hypertonia (3%), articulation impairment (2%) |
| Cardiovascular | Postural hypotension (3%), tachycardia (3%), hypertension (2%) | |
| Dermatologic | Sweating | |
| GI | Dry mouth (9%), constipation (9%), dyspepsia (7%), vomiting (4%), increased appetite (3%) | |
| Genitourinary | Urinary incontinence (2%), urinary tract infection (2%) | |
| Neuromuscular/skeletal | Extremity pain (5%), joint pain (5%) | |
| Respiratory | Rhinitis (7%), increased cough (6%), pharyngitis (4%) | |
| Miscellaneous | Asthenia (10%), fever (6%), back pain (5%), amblyopia (3%), chest pain (3%) | |
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Product Information and Distribution
| Dose/form | Drug color(s) | Drug shape | Markings or odor/flavor |
| 2.5 mg tablet | white | round | Lilly 4112 |
| 5 mg tablet | white | round | Lilly 4115 |
| 7.5 mg tablet | white | round | Lilly 4116 |
| 10 mg tablet | white | round | Lilly 4117 |
| 15 mg tablet | blue | oval | Lilly 4415 |
| 20 mg tablet | pink | oval | Lilly 4420 |
| 5 mg ODT | yellow | round | 5 |
| 10 mg ODT | yellow | round | 10 |
| 15 mg ODT | yellow | round | 15 |
| 20 mg ODT | yellow | round | 20 |
| Powder for injection | yellow | - | - |
| 6 mg / 25 mg capsule | yellow two-tone | oval | Lilly 3231 / 6/25 |
| 12 mg / 25 mg capsule | red / yellow | oval | Lilly 3232 / 12/25 |
| 6 mg / 50 mg capsule | white / yellow | oval | Lilly 3233 / 6/50 |
| 12 mg / 50 mg capsule | red / white | oval | Lilly 3234 / 12/50 |
- Inactive ingredients for tablets: carnuba wax, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, titanium dioxide, FD&C Blue #2
- Inactive ingredients for orally disintegrating tablets: parabens, aspartame, gelatin, mannitol
- Inactive ingredients for powder for injection: hydrochloric acid, lactose, sodium hydrozide, tartaric acid
- Inactive ingredients for capsules: black iron oxide, dimethicone, edible black ink, gelatin, pregelatinized starch, red iron oxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide
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References
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