Zyprexa Relprevv
Zyprexa Relprevv
Zyprexa Relprevv (Olanszapine Pamoate) treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. This long-lasting medication helps treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by keeping symptoms under control between doses.
Administration Information
It’s given as an injection and may require an observation after administration. Given every 2 to 4 weeks by deep intramuscular gluteal injection. The patient needs to be monitored for 3 hours.
Potential Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- Postural hypertension
- Constipation
- Weight gain and increased appetite
- Dizziness
- Personality disorder
- Restlessness
- Sedation
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Pain in the extremities
- Tiredness or lack of energy
- Dry mouth
- Tremor
Other side effects may occur, tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
See a full list of serious side effects on the drug manufacturer website.
Helpful Resources
What is Zyprexa Relprevv?
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