Olanzapine Flashcards
1
Q
Olanzipine Trade Name?
A
Zyprexa
2
Q
Olanzipine Classification?
A
Antipsychotic
3
Q
Olanzipine Mechanism?
A
Inhibits synaptic uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine to produce antipsychotic and anticholinergic effects
4
Q
Olanzipine Indications?
A
- Acute psychosis
- Alzheimer’s disease
5
Q
Olanzipine Contraindications?
A
Hypersensitivity
6
Q
Olanzipine Side Effects/Precautions?
A
- Tachycardia
- Hypotension
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Muscle pain
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
- Tremor
7
Q
Olanzipine Adult Dose?
A
5-10mg IM
8
Q
Olanzipine Pediatric Dose?
A
Not recommended
9
Q
Olanzipine Onset of Action?
A
Rapid
10
Q
Olanzipine Duration of Action?
A
2-4 Hours
11
Q
Olanzipine Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?
A
10mg
12
Q
Olanzipine Routes of Administration?
A
IM
13
Q
Olanzipine How Supplied?
A
10mg vials