Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine can interact with many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, antiarrhythmic medications, antidepressants, and other antipsychotic medications, resulting in development or aggravation of underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. Avoid taking olanzapine along with medications belonging to the above-mentioned groups, to prevent any dangerous arrhythmias from developing. Olanzapine must be cautiously used in individuals with history of seizure disorder, as olanzapine [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine must be cautiously used in individuals with history of diabetes and poor blood sugar control. Olanzapine carries significant risk of aggravating blood sugars and can result in poor blood sugar control in diabetics. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of poor blood sugar control, such as, dry mouth, frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger, dry skin, and blurred vision. Closely follow for [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on olanzapine, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with olanzapine. Also, if you have been taking olanzapine for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of olanzapine intake, when you are being started on [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Olanzapine as follows: Metabolic side-effects Olanzapine intake by diabetic individuals can result in poor blood sugar control and episodes of hyperglycemia. Diabetic individuals taking olanzapine can present with episodes of confusion, dry mouth, frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger, dry skin, and blurred vision. Closely follow for these signs and any consistently elevated blood sugar readings, to be reported to your physician. Central nervous system side-effects [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Olanzapine as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Olanzapine carries the risk of elevating cholesterol levels. Individuals with history of hyperlipidemia, plaque formation, and myocardial infarction, must be cautious with intake of olanzapine, with regular labs drawn for evaluation of blood lipid levels. Individuals can present with compromised exercise tolerance, increasing shortness of breath, and episodes of chest pain. Olanzapine also may aggravate some underlying cardiac arrhythmias leading to [...]