SummaryThe utilization of Zyprexa® or Olanzapine, an antipsychotic medication, is widely implemented in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar 1 disorder, and agitation concomitant with these conditions. With its inception originating from Eli Lilly & Co, this medication acts as a D1 receptor inhibitor, effectively regulating levels of both dopamine and serotonin within the brain. Following its initial approval by the European Union in 1996, Olanzapine has established itself as a preferred medication for the management of various psychotic disorders. Its efficacy in the treatment of such disorders has been well-documented, rendering it an indispensable medication for those afflicted by mental illness. The invaluable role that this medication plays in contemporary medicine cannot be overstated, as it possesses the ability to regulate brain chemistry, thus providing much-needed relief from the often incapacitating symptoms associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms 2-methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno[2,3-b][1,5]benzodiazepine, Olanzapin, olanzapine LAI + [42] |
Action antagonists |
Mechanism 5-HT2A receptor antagonists(Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor antagonists), 5-HT2C receptor antagonists(Serotonin 2c (5-HT2c) receptor antagonists), 5-HT3 receptor antagonists(5-hydroxytryptamine receptors, ionotropic (HTR3) antagonists) |
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Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
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Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date European Union (27 Sep 1996), |
RegulationPriority Review (China) |
Molecular FormulaC17H20N4S |
InChIKeyKVWDHTXUZHCGIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
CAS Registry132539-06-1 |
| KEGG | Wiki | ATC | Drug Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| D00454 | Olanzapine |
| Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting | Japan | 25 Dec 2017 | |
| Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting | Japan | 25 Dec 2017 | |
| Agitation | United States | 19 Mar 2009 | |
| Depressive Disorder | United States | 19 Mar 2009 | |
| Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant | United States | 19 Mar 2009 | |
| Bipolar and Related Disorders | China | 01 Jan 2006 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | United States | 30 Sep 1996 | |
| Bipolar Disorder | European Union | 27 Sep 1996 | |
| Bipolar Disorder | Iceland | 27 Sep 1996 | |
| Bipolar Disorder | Liechtenstein | 27 Sep 1996 | |
| Bipolar Disorder | Norway | 27 Sep 1996 | |
| Mania | European Union | 27 Sep 1996 | |
| Mania | Iceland | 27 Sep 1996 | |
| Mania | Liechtenstein | 27 Sep 1996 | |
| Mania | Norway | 27 Sep 1996 | |
| Schizophrenia | European Union | 27 Sep 1996 | |
| Schizophrenia | Iceland | 27 Sep 1996 | |
| Schizophrenia | Liechtenstein | 27 Sep 1996 | |
| Schizophrenia | Norway | 27 Sep 1996 |
| Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid tumor | Phase 3 | China | 01 Oct 2020 | |
| Vomiting | Phase 3 | China | 01 Oct 2020 | |
| Gambling | Phase 3 | United States | 01 Feb 2007 | |
| FOXG1 syndrome | Phase 3 | Netherlands | 16 Nov 2006 | |
| Weight Gain | Phase 3 | United States | 01 Nov 2006 | |
| Weight Gain | Phase 3 | Brazil | 01 Nov 2006 | |
| Weight Gain | Phase 3 | Israel | 01 Nov 2006 | |
| Weight Gain | Phase 3 | Mexico | 01 Nov 2006 | |
| Weight Gain | Phase 3 | Russia | 01 Nov 2006 | |
| Weight Gain | Phase 3 | South Korea | 01 Nov 2006 |
Phase 2 | 164 | Sublingual ODT olanzapine 5 mg | btwnbneovv(kyxglfnncb) = ylycspisou dtgbbqtbqw (ivwdsibnlu ) View more | Positive | 23 Oct 2026 | ||
IV metoclopramide 10 mg | btwnbneovv(kyxglfnncb) = xqzkiugrlp dtgbbqtbqw (ivwdsibnlu ) View more | ||||||
Phase 2/3 | 20 | Standard of Care (Control) | prjdfzajmf(dtkrdkgsvn) = dwalgvapxx egjufkrihj (oyswelhogu, 1.0417) View more | - | 08 Oct 2026 | ||
Oral Nutrition Supplement (Oral Nutrition Supplements) | prjdfzajmf(dtkrdkgsvn) = couvqwqwml egjufkrihj View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 384 | Olanzapine 5 mg Ondansetron | zlyvbmminn(sfapdxzgyq): Difference = 4.8 (95.0% CI, 2.0 - 7.6), P-Value = 0.001 View more | Positive | 01 Oct 2026 | ||
Placebo + Dexamethasone & Ondansetron | |||||||
Phase 4 | 23 | DEX (Dexamethasone) (DEX (Dexamethasone)) | lzowspjhlg = dkdibpfimv afvxnsazre (xedmhxisoc, hebctrwvbd - rdkrhszsys) View more | - | 02 Sep 2026 | ||
(OLA (Olanzapine)) | lzowspjhlg = fvhywuozjg afvxnsazre (xedmhxisoc, ksxzzbwgem - wrvpudykpq) View more | ||||||
Phase 2 | 398 | (Olanzapine) | uifcpxxdbs(ixcopanhhj) = hxakuwuxad jmukgmbccm (nmzstlurfj, aqyqsgdutw - mofkywprxe) View more | - | 16 Jul 2026 | ||
Placebo (Placebo) | uifcpxxdbs(ixcopanhhj) = gwgjbylasn jmukgmbccm (nmzstlurfj, qpsmzrgrhk - fgzdytzabi) View more | ||||||
Phase 1 | 24 | (Period 2 Cohort 1: TV44749 318 mg) | awcfmczbkl = zspkarprlc fgjepeeany (jnnfgktgqw, fvnfxecrzl - bdjwdjoriy) View more | - | 30 Jun 2026 | ||
(Period 2 Cohort 2: TV44749 425 mg) | awcfmczbkl = ietahsymuo fgjepeeany (jnnfgktgqw, gohavdnvfg - gzlgelgcuc) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 299 | rqfpyvzvca(nfkqzmkrwt) = deqeqqmtcw kodwmxjgcp (tvvskyjvhh ) View more | Non-inferior | 25 Jun 2026 | |||
rqfpyvzvca(nfkqzmkrwt) = boouoydudt kodwmxjgcp (tvvskyjvhh ) View more | |||||||
Not Applicable | 1,557 | altervpsdb(nriemzqdpp): RR = 1.09 (95.0% CI, 0.98 - 1.2) View more | Positive | 29 May 2026 | |||
Not Applicable | 3,145 | mimxylchqo(iwbxkpbxqi) = rtfsiovqrv ykpsuqwumv (ijyuyemyau ) View more | Positive | 29 May 2026 | |||
NK1-based triple therapy | mimxylchqo(iwbxkpbxqi) = hvsweaefgy ykpsuqwumv (ijyuyemyau ) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 310 | emhjzznuqx(ckujktihhz) = skbgnayymi ucqkbqrwmy (azlnuiyhzi ) View more | Non-inferior | 29 May 2026 | |||
emhjzznuqx(ckujktihhz) = vjdiirutsb ucqkbqrwmy (azlnuiyhzi ) View more |





