ZYPREXA
As listed in the register: ZYPREXA
20 mg · tablet
- Prescription only
- Pain, sleep, mood, epilepsy and the brain
- Active substance
- Olanzapine
- Made by
- Cheplapharm Registration Gmbh
- Source
- Official label
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What it is for
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How it works
From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Olanzapine). It describes the substance, not this exact product.
The mechanism of action of olanzapine, in the listed indications is unclear.
However, the efficacy of olanzapine in schizophrenia could be mediated through a combination of dopamine and serotonin type 2 (5HT 2 ) antagonism.
It is eliminated extensively by first pass metabolism, with approximately 40% of the dose metabolized before reaching the systemic circulation.
Specific Populations Renal Impairment — Because olanzapine is highly metabolized before excretion and only 7% of the drug is excreted unchanged, renal dysfunction alone is unlikely to have a major impact on the pharmacokinetics of olanzapine.
Food does not affect the rate or extent of olanzapine absorption.
Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2026-09-08
Safety of the active substance
From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Olanzapine). It describes the substance, not this exact product.
WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death.
- None with olanzapine tablets monotherapy..
- When using olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination, also refer to the Contraindications section of the package insert for Symbyax..
- For specific information about the contraindications of lithium or valproate, refer to the Contraindications section of the package inserts for these other products..
- None with olanzapine monotherapy.
Most common adverse reactions (≥5% and at least twice that for placebo) associated with: Oral Olanzapine Monotherapy: Schizophrenia (Adults) – postural hypotension, constipation, weight gain, dizziness, personality disorder, akathisia.
Quoted from the US prescribing label for the same active substance. Your own pack’s leaflet is the authority for your product. DailyMed
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.
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United States34 matching products
European UnionNo exact match for this strength and form
Spain14 matching products
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- ZYPREXA VELOTAB 20 mg · comprimido bucodispersable2 makers
- ARENBIL FLAS 20 mg · comprimido bucodispersable
- OLANZAPINA APOTEX 20 mg · comprimido bucodispersable
- OLANZAPINA NORMON 20 mg · comprimido bucodispersable
- OLANZAPINA TEVA 20 mg · comprimido bucodispersable
- OLANZAPINA VIATRIS 20 mg · comprimido recubierto con película
- OLANZAPINA VIR 20 mg · comprimido bucodispersable
France2 matching products
Netherlands23 matching products
- Olanzapine SUN 20 mg orodispergeerbare tabletten 20 mg · orodispergeerbare tablet2 makers
- Olanzapine SUN 20 mg tabletten 20 mg · tablet2 makers
- Zalasta 20 mg 20 mg · tablet2 makers
- Olanzapine Accord 20 mg filmomhulde tabletten 20 mg · filmomhulde tablet
- Olanzapine Aurobindo 20 mg tabletten 20 mg · tablet
- Olanzapine Glenmark 20 mg 20 mg · tablet
- Olanzapine Glenmark Europe 20 mg orale smelttabletten 20 mg · orodispergeerbare tablet
- Olanzapine Jubilant 20 mg filmomhulde tabletten 20 mg · filmomhulde tablet
SwitzerlandNo exact match for this strength and form
Details
| Made by | Cheplapharm Registration Gmbh |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Olanzapine |
| Used in | Pain, sleep, mood, epilepsy and the brain |
| Strength | 20 mg |
| Form | tablet |
| Classification | N05AH03 · Pain, sleep, mood, epilepsy and the brain |
| Route | oral |
| Dispensing (as stated by the register) | PRESCRIPTION |
| Status | Marketed |
| Marketed | Yes, according to the register |
| DIN | 02238851 |
| DPD drug code | 62291 |
Source: Drug Product Database · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician
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Other strengths and forms
6 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.