Olanzapine: What Is Olanzapine

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What is olanzapine?


Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Olanzapine is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Olanzapine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.



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Last updated: September 11, 2008

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