Olanzapine orally disintegrating tablet: a review of efficacy and compliance

CNS Neurosci Ther. 2008 Fall;14(3):203-14. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-5949.2008.00053.x.

Abstract

Medication nonadherence, especially in psychiatric disorders, has been associated with treatment failure and other negative outcomes. Orally disintegrating formulations have been developed as an alternative to improve medication adherence. This report reviews the properties, efficacy, and safety profile of olanzapine as an orally disintegrating tablet, and explores their association with medication compliance compared with standard oral formulation. Medical literature, published on orally disintegrating formulation of olanzapine identified using Pubmed and EMBASE, was used. Additional references were identified from the reference lists of published articles. Bibliographical information, including contributory unpublished data, was also requested from the company developing the drug. Studies evaluating the biostability, biodisposability, pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety of orally disintegrating olanzapine as treatment of patients with psychiatric disorders were reviewed. Measurement tools included the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), Clinical Global Impressions-Severity (CGI-S), Simpson-Angus Scale (SAS), Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale, and Nursing Assessment of Medication Acceptance (NAMA). Orally disintegrating olanzapine, an effective atypical antipsychotic with an acceptable safety profile, can facilitate the burden of treatment on patients and caregivers due to its ease of administration. This is especially important in diseases such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, which can be chronic and require long-term treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Antipsychotic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Antipsychotic Agents / pharmacokinetics
  • Benzodiazepines / administration & dosage*
  • Benzodiazepines / pharmacokinetics
  • Biological Availability
  • Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy*
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
  • Drug Delivery Systems*
  • Humans
  • Olanzapine
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Patient Compliance
  • Schizophrenia / drug therapy*
  • Solubility
  • Tablets

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Tablets
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Olanzapine