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Zyprexa
ZyprexaGeneric name: OlanzapineBrand names: ZyprexaWhy is Zyprexa prescribed?Zyprexa helps manage symptoms of schizophrenia, the manic phase of bipolar disorder, and other psychotic disorders. It is thought to work by 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, which d...
Zyprexa
ZyprexaGeneric Name: olanzapine (Oral route)oh-LAN-za-peenIntramuscular routePowder for SolutionIncreased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related PsychosisElderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Analyses of seventeen placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks), largely in patients ta...
Zyprexa
Zyprexa Generic Name: Olanzapine (oh-LAN-za-peen)Brand Name: ZyprexaZyprexa is an antipsychotic. It may increase the risk of death when used to treat mental problems caused by dementia in elderly patients. Most of the deaths were linked to heart problems or infection. Zyprexa is not approved to treat mental problems caused by dementia.Zyprexa is used for:Treating schizophr...
Zyprexa IntraMuscular
Zyprexa IntraMuscularGeneric Name: olanzapine (Intramuscular route)oh-LAN-za-peenIntramuscular routePowder for SolutionIncreased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related PsychosisElderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Analyses of seventeen placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks),...
Zyprexa Intramuscular
Zyprexa Intramuscular Generic Name: Olanzapine (oh-LAN-za-peen)Brand Name: Zyprexa IntramuscularZyprexa Intramuscular is an antipsychotic. It may increase the risk of death when used to treat mental problems caused by dementia in elderly patients. Most of the deaths were linked to heart problems or infection. Zyprexa Intramuscular is not approved to treat mental problems caused by dement...
Zyprexa Relprevv
Zyprexa RelprevvGeneric Name: olanzapine (Intramuscular route)oh-LAN-za-peenIntramuscular routePowder for SolutionIncreased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related PsychosisElderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Analyses of seventeen placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks), larg...
Zyprexa Zydis
Zyprexa ZydisGeneric Name: olanzapine (Oral route)oh-LAN-za-peenIntramuscular routePowder for SolutionIncreased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related PsychosisElderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Analyses of seventeen placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks), largely in patie...
Zyprexa Zydis Orally Disintegrating Tablets
Zyprexa Zydis Orally Disintegrating TabletsGeneric Name: Olanzapine (oh-LAN-za-peen)Brand Name: Zyprexa ZydisZyprexa Zydis Orally Disintegrating Tablets are an antipsychotic. It may increase the risk of death when used to treat mental problems caused by dementia in elderly patients. Most of the deaths were linked to heart problems or infection. Zyprexa Zydis Orally Disintegrating Tablets a...
Zyrtec
ZyrtecGeneric name: Cetirizine hydrochlorideBrand names: ZyrtecWhy is Zyrtec prescribed?Zyrtec is an antihistamine. It is prescribed to treat the sneezing; itchy, runny nose; and itchy, red, watery eyes caused by seasonal allergies such as hay fever. Zyrtec also relieves the symptoms of year-round allergies due to dust, mold, and animal dander. This medication is also used in...
Zyrtec Chewable Tablets
Zyrtec Chewable TabletsGeneric Name: Cetirizine (se-TIR-i-zeen)Brand Name: ZyrtecZyrtec Chewable Tablets are used for:Preventing or treating symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies such as stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy, watery eyes. It is also used for preventing or treating chronic hives. It may also be used for ot...
Zyrtec Syrup
Zyrtec SyrupGeneric Name: Cetirizine (se-TIR-i-zeen)Brand Name: ZyrtecZyrtec Syrup is used for:Preventing or treating symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies such as stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy, watery eyes. It is also used for preventing or treating chronic hives. It may also be used for other conditions as deter...
Zyrtec
Zyrtec Generic Name: Cetirizine (se-TIR-i-zeen)Brand Name: ZyrtecZyrtec is used for:Preventing or treating symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies such as stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy, watery eyes. It is also used for preventing or treating chronic hives. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by y...
Zyrtec Itchy Eye
Zyrtec Itchy EyeGeneric Name: ketotifen (Ophthalmic route)kee-toe-TYE-fenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AlawayClaritin EyeZaditorZyrtec Itchy EyeAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: Ophthalmologic AgentPharmacologic Class: Mast Cell StabilizerChemical Class: PiperidineUses For Zyrtec Itchy EyeKetotifen ophthalmic (eye) solution is used t...
Zyrtec-D
Zyrtec-DGeneric Name: cetirizine and pseudoephedrine (se TIR i zeen and SOO doe e FED rin)Brand Names: All Day Allergy-D, Zyrtec-DWhat is Zyrtec-D (cetirizine and pseudoephedrine)?Cetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant th...
Zyrtec-D
Zyrtec-DGeneric name: Cetirizine hydrochloride, Pseudoephedrine hydrochlorideBrand names: Zyrtec-DWhy is Zyrtec-D prescribed?Zyrtec-D contains the same antihistamine found in regular Zyrtec, plus the decongestant pseudoephedrine. The drug is prescribed to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and similar allergies, whether seasonal or year-round.Most important fact about Zyrtec-DUnlike reg...