Medscape

'Major Impact': Olanzapine for CINV at 5 mg, Not 10 mg

For years, the antipsychotic olanzapine (Zyprexa, Lilly) has been used off label for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), but the currently recommended 10-mg dose causes daytime sedation.
Medscape

FDA Approves Long-Acting Olanzapine Injection

December 15, 2009 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved olanzapine extended-release intramuscular injection (Zyprexa Relprevv, Eli Lilly & Company) for the treatment of ...
Drug Store News

FDA approves generic versions of Zyprexa

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic versions of two drugs made by Eli Lilly for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, the agency said Monday.
Healio

Nasal olanzapine effective for reducing agitation among psychiatric patients

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “[Olanzapine intramuscular] (OLZ IM) administration requires either restraint or some level of patient ...
FierceBiotech

FDA Approves Lilly's ZYPREXA(R) RELPREVV(TM) for Treatment of Schizophrenia in Adults

Long-acting injection provides therapeutic olanzapine exposure for up to four weeks INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 14, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
Medindia

Chemotherapy Nausea Relief: The Power of Low-Dose Olanzapine

Nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy remain some of the most challenging side effects of cancer treatment, especially for patients receiving highly emetogenic regimens such as ...