| Literature DB >> 23993413 |
Mahima Malhotra1, Manohar Kant Shrivastava.
Abstract
Olanzapine, a second-generation antipsychotic, is used for management in a number of psychiatric illnesses. Here we report two cases of olanzapine-induced facial edema which resolved spontaneously on stopping the drug. Although a benign side effect, it led to patient and caregiver distress.Entities:
Keywords: Edema; Olanzapine
Mesh:
Substances:
Year: 2013 PMID: 23993413 DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2013.06.012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gen Hosp Psychiatry ISSN: 0163-8343 Impact factor: 3.238