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Olanzapine Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
Olanzapine Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Sep 3, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Olanzapine is a 2nd generation antipsychotic that blocks dopamine-2 receptors.
Olanzapine Relprevv (long acting injectable) needs to be closely monitored after the injection is given due to risks of sedation and delirium.
Sedation is a common occurance with the use of olanzapine. It is one of the more sedating second generation antipsychotics.
Weight gain, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia are all potential adverse effects with olanzapine.
Olanzapine Relprevv (long acting injectable) needs to be closely monitored after the injection is given due to risks of sedation and delirium.
Sedation is a common occurance with the use of olanzapine. It is one of the more sedating second generation antipsychotics.
Weight gain, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia are all potential adverse effects with olanzapine.
Released:
Sep 3, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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