What is Olanzapine?
'''Olanzapine''' (also '''Zyprexa''') is an anti-psychotic medicine for [[bipolar disorder]] and [[schizophrenia]]. It can also treat [[anxiety]] conditions. It is also widely used 'off-label' for prevention of [[chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Olanzapine: An Antiemetic Option for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting|url=https://www.jadpro.com/issues/volume-5-number-1-janfeb-2014/olanzapine-an-antiemetic-option-for-chemotherapy-induced-nausea-and-vomiting|access-date=2024-12-26|website=jadpro|language=en|doi=10.6004/jadpro.2014.5.1.8|pmc=PMC4093458|pmid=25032030}}</ref> Eli Lilly manufactured the original medicine, which is now widely available in generic form from many companies. ==References== {{reflist}} {{Hypnotics and sedatives}} [[Category:Drugs used in psychiatry]] [[Category:Organonitrogen compounds]] [[Category:Organosulfur compounds]] {{med-stub}}