Where can olanzapine be injected?: A guide to administration sites
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According to the FDA, the long-acting injectable form of olanzapine (ZYPREXA RELPREVV) is intended for deep intramuscular **gluteal injection only**, due to the risk of post-injection delirium/sedation syndrome (PDSS). Different rules apply to the short-acting olanzapine for injection, which is used for acute agitation.
