Zyprexa Relprevv
Zyprexa Relprevv Overview
Zyprexa Relprevv (generic: olanzapine) is a long-acting prescription medication used to treat schizophrenia. Zyprexa Relprevv belongs to a group of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. The exact way Zyprexa Relprevv works is unknown, but it is believed to work by affecting dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain which may be elevated in people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
This medication comes in an injectable form to be given directly into the muscle of the buttocks every 2 to 4 weeks by a healthcare provider in a medical clinic. After receiving an injection, the patient must remain at the clinic for at least 3 hours.
Common side effects include headache, dry mouth, and weight gain. Zyprexa Relprevv can cause sleepiness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how Zyprexa Relprevv affects you. You should not drive or operate heavy machinery for the rest of the day after each injection.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Zyprexa Relprevv. Drinking alcohol while you take Zyprexa Relprevv may make you sleepier than if you take Zyprexa Relprevv alone.
Zyprexa Relprevv is available only through a restricted distribution program. For a patient to receive treatment, the prescriber, healthcare facility, patient, and pharmacy must all be enrolled in the Zyprexa Relprevv Patient Care Program.
