Olanzapine/fluoxetine
Olanzapine/fluoxetine
Olanzapine/fluoxetine (pronunciation: oh-LAN-za-peen/floo-OX-e-teen) is a combination medication used in the treatment of certain types of mental health disorders.
Etymology
The term "Olanzapine" is derived from the chemical name 2-methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno[2,3-b][1,5]benzodiazepine. "Fluoxetine" is derived from the chemical name (±)-N-methyl-3-phenyl-3-[(α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolyl)oxy]propylamine hydrochloride.
Usage
Olanzapine/fluoxetine is primarily used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression. It combines the atypical antipsychotic effects of olanzapine with the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) properties of fluoxetine.
Related Terms
- Atypical antipsychotic: A class of drugs, including olanzapine, used in the treatment of psychiatric conditions.
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI): A class of drugs, including fluoxetine, that inhibit the reuptake of serotonin in the brain.
- Bipolar disorder: A mental health disorder characterized by extreme mood swings.
- Treatment-resistant depression: A form of depression that does not respond to typical treatments.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Olanzapine/fluoxetine
- Wikipedia's article - Olanzapine/fluoxetine
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