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Olanzepine Flashcards

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Presentations

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5mg ODT

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Indications

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  1. Mild agitation.
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Contraindications

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  1. Hypersensitivity
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Precautions

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  1. May be less effective if pt agitation is due to intoxication
  2. Elderly/frail and kids more susceptible to side effects
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Side effects

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  1. Sedation
  2. Dizziness
  3. Extrapyramidal
  4. QT prolongation
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Pharmacology

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Olanzepine is an atypical antipsychotic which works at multiple receptor sites especially 5-HT, dopamine and histamine. Olanzepine binds to dopamine receptors in the mesolimbic pathway blocking dopamine from having potential actions at the post synaptic receptor.

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Metabolism

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Metabolised by the liver

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