Zyprexa IM

In Depth

Generic Name: OLANZAPINE - INTRAMUSCULAR
Pronounced: (oh-LAN-zuh-peen)

Zyprexa IM Warning

There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (e.g., stroke, heart failure) when this medication is used in elderly patients with dementia. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments for dementia-related behavior problems, with your doctor.

Zyprexa IM Side Effects

Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, weight gain, drowsiness, back pain, or redness/pain/swelling at the injection site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

This drug can make you dizzy or light-headed after rising from a seated or lying position. If you are dizzy or light-headed after using this drug, it is best to lie down until you no longer feel that way when trying to get up.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur:

ankle/leg swelling
agitation
confusion
fast or slow heartbeat
slowed breathing
restlessness
weakness
difficulty speaking
numbness or tingling of hands or feet
trouble walking (abnormal gait)
painful menstrual periods
pink urine
tremor

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

yellowing of the eyes or skin
painful urination
eye problems
difficulty swallowing

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these unlikely but very serious side effects occur:

chest pain
weakness on one side of body
sudden vision changes
severe headache
seizures

This drug may infrequently make your blood sugar level rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. High blood sugar can rarely cause serious conditions such as diabetic coma. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of high blood sugar, such as unusual increased thirst and urination. If you already have diabetes, be sure to check your blood sugars regularly.

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