Zyprexa IM

In Depth

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

Zyprexa IM Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe drowsiness, slurred speech, slowed breathing, or seizures.

Zyprexa IM Missed Dose

Not applicable.

Zyprexa IM Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., fasting blood sugar-FBS, weight, blood pressure, blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels, liver function tests) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Go for regular eye exams as part of your regular health care, and to check for any unlikely, but possible, eye problems.

Zyprexa IM Storage

Before mixing, store at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light. Do not freeze. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. After mixing, store between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) for up to 1 hour. Discard the drug if not used within 1 hour of mixing. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.