what is another name for geodon
BRAND NAME: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa Relprevv. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Olanzapine is a drug that is used to treat schizophrenia and acute manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. Olanzapine belongs to a drug class known as atypical antipsychotics. Other members of this class include clozapine (Clozaril), risperidone (Risperdal), aripiprazole (Abilify) and ziprasidone (Geodon). The exact mechanism of action of olanzapine is not known.