silicate (plural silicates) Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates; Hypernyms . compound; Hyponyms
Olanzapine is a drug that is licensed to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Olanzapine (ZyprexaÂ®) is a prescription medication that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. When used in combination with fluoxetine (ProzacÂ®), it is also approved for treating the following conditions: Bipolar depression.
The optimal dose appears to be 10 mg. However, for patients with dementia, the recommended dose is 2.5 mg. Starting oral olanzapine at 20 to 40 mg/day may result in the reduction of agitation that can be seen when patients initially present for treatment.