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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.