Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic that theoretically works by reducing the effect of several neurotrasmitters (dopamine, histamine, serotonin) in the brain by blocking their receptors. In this drug monograph, Dr. Ome Ogbru answers these questions: how does Zyprexa work, what is it used for, what is usual dosing, how is it administered, what are the side effects, and what are the drug interactions. The effectiveness of Zyprexa and how to obtain prescription assistance for the medication are also discussed.
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Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic that theoretically works by reducing the effect of several neurotrasmitters (dopamine, histamine, serotonin) in the brain by blocking their receptors. In this drug monograph, Dr. Ome Ogbru answers these questions: how does Zyprexa work, what is it used for, what is usual dosing, how is it administered, what are the side effects, and what are the drug interactions. The effectiveness of Zyprexa and how to obtain prescription assistance for the medication are also discussed.
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