Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Olanzapine as follows: Gastrointestinal side effects                                                                                                             Olanzapine use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of olanzapine with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Olanzapine can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Olanzapine as follows:  Musculoskeletal side effects Olanzapine intake carries the risk of lowering the threshold for seizures, thereby, resulting in seizure activity, especially in individuals with history of the same Olanzapine intake can also induce a life-threatening reaction called Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Individuals taking olanzapine can present with high fever, episodes of confusion, muscle rigidity, elevated blood pressure, and rapid heart rate. Severe cases can present with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take olanzapine as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of olanzapine needed to [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of olanzapine as follows: Schizophrenia Olanzapine can be used for controlling the hallucination, delusions, lack of concentration, and apathy, associated with schizophrenia. Psychosis Olanzapine helps with controlling the racing thoughts associated with the psychotic states and thus, helps with controlling the unrealistic fears and illogical thought processes psychotic patients may have. Bipolar disorder Olanzapine can be used to control the agitation and anxiety associated with manic phase of bipolar [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon olanzapine and mechanism of action as follows: Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are manufactured in the brain and released by nerve endings, at the synapse, which is a junction between two nerves. The neurotransmitters released bind to their individual receptors and communicates the impulse to the nerves around. There are various neurotransmitters such as, dopamine, acetylcholine, and serotonin released in the brain. A balance between these various neurotransmitters released is essential for [...]