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Indications

Zyprexa Zydis is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other psychotic conditions in those aged 13 years or older. This medication is also used with fluoxetine to treat depressive episodes in those aged at least 10 years with bipolar I disorder.

Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic that inhibits dopamine and serotonin receptors to improve the availability of these chemicals in your brain. By altering and balancing your brain chemicals, Zyprexa Zydis helps treat symptoms related to various psychotic disorders including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Dosage and Administration

The dose of Zyprexa Zydis that is prescribed will vary depending on the individual and psychological condition being treated. Follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions and read packaging labels carefully to ensure the best results from treatment. Do not change your dose or suddenly stop taking this medicine without speaking to your healthcare provider.

• Do not swallow or chew Zyprexa Zydis tablets
• Let tablets dissolve fully on your tongue and swallow with your saliva
• Take with or without food at the same time each day
• Make sure that your hands are dry before handling the Zyprexa Zydis tablets
• Do not suddenly stop taking Zyprexa Zydis
• Contact your healthcare provider if your condition worsens or does not improve
• Store tablets at room temperature away from children and pets

To treat Schizophrenia:

• Adults should start by taking 5 to 10mg once daily
• Doses should increase by 5mg if needed and tolerated at intervals of 1 week or longer
• Maintenance doses tend to range from 10 to 15mg once a day
• Adults should not take more than 20mg each day
• Adolescents should start by taking 2.5 to 5mg once daily
• Doses should increase or decrease by 2.5 or 5mg in intervals of at least 1 week
• Target adolescent doses are usually 10mg once a day
• Adolescents should not take more than 20mg daily
• Maintenance treatment for adolescents should be the lowest effective dose

To treat bipolar I disorder:

• Adults usually start by taking 10 to 15mg once a day
• Doses can increase or decrease by 5mg at intervals of at least 24 hours
• Adults should not take more than 20mg
• Antimanic effects were usually achieved within 3 to 4 weeks with doses ranging from 5 to 20mg
• Adults may be prescribed to take a maintenance dose ranging from 5 to 20mg once daily for at least 2 weeks after achieving antimanic effects
• When taking Zyprexa with lithium or valproate, adults should start by taking 10mg once a day
• Doses can increase if needed and tolerated up to 20mg daily
• Adolescents should start by taking 2.5 to 5mg once a day
• Doses can increase up to 20mg if tolerated and needed to achieve antimanic effects

Used in combination with fluoxetine to treat depressive bipolar I episodes:

• Adults should take their Zyprexa and fluoxetine dose in the evening
• Most adults start by taking 5mg of Zyprexa with 20mg of fluoxetine once daily
• Doses can increase up to 12.5mg of Zyprexa and 50mg of fluoxetine if needed and tolerated
• Adults should not take more than 18mg of Zyprexa or 75mg of fluoxetine
• Children and adolescents over the age of 10 should start by taking 2.5mg of Zyprexa with 20mg of fluoxetine once each night
• Doses can increase if needed to no more than 12mg of Zyprexa and 50mg of fluoxetine

Side Effects

Zyprexa Zydis may cause you to develop side effects while affecting the dopamine and serotonin levels in your brain. Speak with your healthcare provider to learn more about the possible symptoms you may experience during treatment.

Common Zyprexa Zydis side effects:

• Increased appetite, weight gain
• Headache, dizziness, drowsiness
• Feeling tired or restless
• Problems with your memory or speech
• Tremors, shaking, numbness, or tingling
• Personality changes
• Dry mouth, increased salivation
• Stomach pain, constipation
• Arm or leg pain

Weight gain may be more likely to occur in teenagers using Zyprexa Zydis than other patients.

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious side effects may occur during treatment with Zyprexa Zydis. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you develop any of the following symptoms:

• Uncontrolled muscle movements
• Difficulty speaking or swallowing
• Swollen hands or feet
• Confusion, unusual thoughts or behaviours, hallucination
• Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
• Low white blood cell counts (fever, chills, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat, cough, difficulty beathing, light-headedness)
• Signs of dehydration (feeling thirsty or hot, inability to urinate, heavy sweating, hot and dry skin)
• Liver problems (upper stomach pain, itching, decreased appetite, dark urine, clay-coloured stools, jaundice)
• High blood sugar levels (increased thirst or urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odour, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss)
• Severe nervous system reaction (stiff muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeats, tremors, feeling faint)

Using Zyprexa Zydis at high doses or for long-term may increase your risk of developing a serious movement disorder that may be irreversible, especially if you are a woman or an older adult.

Allergic Reactions

Do not take Zyprexa Zydis if you are allergic to Olanzapine. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you notice any of the following signs of an allergic reaction:

• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat

Seek immediate medical attention if you develop a drug reaction that may include a rash, fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or jaundice.

Cautions

• Do not use Zyprexa Zydis if you are an older adult with dementia-related psychosis. Antipsychotics including Zyprexa may increase the risk of death in those with this condition who use the medication.
• To ensure your safety during treatment, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had any of the following:
  • Liver disease
  • Heart disease
  • High or low blood pressure
  • High cholesterol or triglycerides
  • Stroke
  • Breast cancer
  • Seizure
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Diabetes or high blood sugar
  • Enlarged prostate gland
  • Bowel problems
  • Narrow-angle glaucoma
• Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant during treatment with Zyprexa Zydis. Taking any antipsychotic medication, including this medicine, during the last 3 months of pregnancy can cause breathing and feeding problems in your newborn. Do not stop taking this medication without guidance from your healthcare provider.
• If you breastfeed during treatment with Zyprexa Zydis, tell your healthcare provider right away if you notice any drowsiness, irritability, feeding problems, tremors, or unusual muscle movements in your nursing child. This medication can pass into breast milk and may affect your child.
• Tell your healthcare provider if you have phenylketonuria before using this medication because Zyprexa Zydis orally disintegrating tablets may contain phenylalanine.
• Symptoms of bipolar I disorder, treatment resistant depression, and schizophrenia may include suicidal thoughts or actions. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you develop any of these thoughts.
• Avoid driving or performing any tasks that require alertness until you know how this medication will affect you because Zyprexa Zydis may cause you to become drowsy which can impair your reactions.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Zyprexa Zydis because it can cause you to become drowsier and increase side effects.
• Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated while taking Zyprexa Zydis because the medication can make it easier for you to become severely dehydrated or overheated.
• Ask your healthcare provider before taking any medications that can cause drowsiness or slow your breathing because serious effects may occur when used in combination with Zyprexa Zydis. These medicines include opioid medications, sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, or medications for anxiety or seizures.
• Other drugs may interact with Zyprexa Zydis and cause adverse reactions. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including over the counter medications, but especially any of the following:
  • Diazepam
  • Cimetidine and aluminum or magnesium containing antacids
  • Carbamazepine
  • Fluvoxamine
  • Fluoxetine
  • Rifampin
  • Activated charcoal
  • Anticholinergic drugs
  • Drugs for high blood pressure
  • Levodopa and other dopamine agonists
  • Lorazepam
  • Lithium
  • Valproate

Form and Strength

This atypical antipsychotic is available in the form of orally disintegrating tablets.

• Zyprexa Zydis tablet strengths:
  • 5mg
  • 10mg
  • 15mg
  • 20mg

The 5, 10, and 20mg Zyprexa Zydis orally disintegrating tablets are available in quantities of 28 and 84 while the 15 and 20mg tablets are also available in quantities of 100.

FAQ

Can you drink alcohol with Zyprexa Zydis?

You should speak with your healthcare provider to determine the safety of drinking alcohol during treatment with Zyprexa Zydis and in what amounts. Alcohol can cause you to become drowsier than if you used Zyprexa on its own and can increase adverse reactions. However, if this medication does not make you severely drowsy or dizzy, you may be able to have small amounts irregularly.

Why does Zyprexa make you hungry?

A common side effect of Zyprexa Zydis is an increase in appetite, which may be a result of the medicine altering the levels of dopamine and serotonin you have available in your brain. These chemicals affect your appetite and when altered could result in more cravings and an increase in hunger. Speak with your healthcare provider for more information if you have any questions or concerns during treatment.

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