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Zyprexa |
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- Description - |
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Zyprexa helps manage symptoms of schizophrenia,the manic phase of manic-depression,and other psychotic disorders. It is thought to workby opposing the action of serotonin and dopamine,two of the brain's major chemical messengers.The drug is available as Zyprexa tablets and Zyprexa Zydis, whichdissolves rapidly with or without liquid. |
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Abdominal pain,abnormal gait,accidental injury,agitation,anxiety,back pain,behavior problems,blood in urine,blurred vision,chest pain,constipation,cough,dehydration,dizziness,drowsiness,dry mouth,extreme low blood pressure,eye problems,feeling of well-being,fever,headache,high blood pressure,hostility,increased appetite,increased cough,indigestion,inflammation of the nasal passages and throat,insomnia,joint pain,movement disorders,muscle rigidity,nausea,nervousness,pain in arms and legs,rapid heartbeat,restlessness,tension,tremor,weakness,weight gain |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Blood pressure medications
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Diazepam (Valium)
Drugs that boost the effect of dopamine, such as the Parkinson's medications Mirapex, Parlodel, Permax, and Requip
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Levodopa (Larodopa)
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Lilly, Eli and Company |
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Lilly Corporate Center |
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Indianapolis, IN 46285 |
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USA |
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