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Zyprexa Zydis - Olanzapine Disintegrating Tablet - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

  • Below is miscellaneous information regarding Zyprexa Zydis.
  • Zyprexa
  • oh-LAN-zuh-peen


Possible Side Effects

  • Notify your doctor if the following symptoms occur.

Overdose

  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness and slurred speech.

Usage Instructions

  • Take exactly as directed by your doctor, usually once daily by mouth.
  • After opening sachet, peel back the foil on the blister.
  • Do not push the tablet through the foil.
  • Instead, remove the tablet with dry hands and place the tablet in your mouth.
  • It will start to dissolve immediately in saliva and can be swallowed with or without liquid.
  • Do not open sachets for later use.
  • Each must be opened just before taking each dose.

Zyprexa Zydis Miscellaneous Notes

  • Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, fasting blood sugar-FBS) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
  • Consult your doctor for more details.
  • Obtain regular eye exams as part of your regular health care, and to check for any unlikely, but possible, eye problems.

Read Before Using Zyprexa Zydis (precautions)

  • Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have.

Medicinal Applications

  • This medication is used for the treatment of certain mental disorders.

Zyprexa Zydis Storage Instructions

  • Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from moisture and light as directed.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.
  • Short periods of normal temperature variation is allowed (59-86 degrees F or 15-30 C).

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

  • Tell your doctor of all prescription or nonprescription drugs you take, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
  • If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.