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Olanzapine (Zyprexa) # Flashcards

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Class / Action

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Antipsychotic, Antimanic / Dopamine & Serotonin Antagonist

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Onset / Duration

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ONSET: 20-30min ODT; 15-45min IM
DURATION: 6hrs

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Indications

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Acute agitation (non-combative or violent)

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Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity to the drug or any component of the formulation.

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Precautions

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  1. Elderly patients
  2. Prolonged QT interval
  3. NOT Approved for use in dementia related psychosis
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Dosage / Administration

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ADULT: 5-10mg ODT or 10mg IM
PEDS: 2.5mg Slow, deep IM administration

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Adverse Reaction

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  1. Sedation
  2. Extrapyramidal symptoms
  3. Orthostasis
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