Olanzapine (oral)
Synonyms / Brand Names: Zyprexa, Zydis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Dosing and Administration
Olanzapine should be administered on a once-a-day schedule without regard to meals, generally beginning with 5 to 10 mg initially, with a target dose of 10 mg/day within several days. Further dosage adjustments, if indicated, should generally occur at intervals of not less than 1 week, since steady state for olanzapine would not be achieved for approximately 1 week in the typical patient. When dosage adjustments are necessary, dose increments/decrements of 5 mg QD are recommended.
For information on dosing for Schizophrenia, Mania, or dosing in Special Populations please refer to Instructions for Administration
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FDA on Olanzapine (oral)
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