Olanzapine (Zyprexa): Everything you need to know!

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In this video, we discuss the top 7 things you need to know about olanzapine or Zyprexa. We discuss what olanzapine is, what it is used for, how long it takes to work, whether olanzapine is addicting, the side effects, drug interactions, and my final thoughts.
Intro 00:00
What is olanzapine (Zyprexa)- Mechanism of Action 01:00
What is olanzapinem (Zyprexa) used for? 02:09
How long does olanzapine take to work? 04:19
Is olanzapine addicting? 05:37
Side effects of olanzapine 06:31
Drug interactions related to olanzapine 11:47
My final thoughts and considerations of olanzapine 14:32

Resources:
Deprescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/4dZEUMk
Stahl's Prescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/3UXj8QL

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References:
Alsherbiny MA, Li CG. Medicinal Cannabis-Potential Drug Interactions. Medicines (Basel). 2018 Dec 23;6(1):3. doi: 10.3390/medicines6010003. PMID: 30583596; PMCID: PMC6473892.

FDA Label (2020). Retrieved from https://www-accessdata-fda-gov.....libproxy.eku.edu/dr

Uptodate (2022). Olanzapine: Drug Information. Retrieved from https://www-uptodate-com.libproxy.eku.edu/contents/olanzapine-drug-information?source=auto_suggest&selectedTitle=1~3---1~3---Olanzapine&search=olanzapine#F203123

Stahl, S. M., Grady, M. M., & Muntner, N. (2021). Stahl's essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications. Cambridge University Press.

Stahl,S. (2017). Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology: Prescriber’s Guide, 6th Ed. Cambridge University Press.

Patient Resource
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601213.html

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