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[Olanzapine and pregnancy].

A Nagy1, T Tényi, K Lénárd

  • 1Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, Pszichiátriai és Orvosi Pszichológiai Klinika.

Orvosi Hetilap
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
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This case report details the successful use of olanzapine to treat psychosis in a pregnant patient after 25 weeks. A healthy newborn was delivered, highlighting a potential treatment option for pregnant women with psychosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Psychosis during pregnancy presents significant clinical challenges.
  • Untreated psychiatric disorders or pharmacological interventions in pregnant psychotic individuals pose risks.
  • Ethical constraints limit controlled trials, increasing the value of case reports.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the management of a young psychotic female during pregnancy.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of olanzapine treatment in late-stage pregnancy.
  • To document the health outcomes for both mother and newborn.

Main Methods:

  • A case report of a young psychotic female treated with olanzapine after 25 weeks of gestation.
  • Olanzapine administered as an atypical antipsychotic treatment.

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  • Monitoring of maternal and fetal well-being throughout treatment and delivery.

    • Main Results:

    • The patient received olanzapine treatment after the 25th week of pregnancy.
    • A healthy newborn was delivered.
    • The newborn achieved an Apgar score of 7 at 1 minute and 9 at 5 minutes.

    Conclusions:

    • Olanzapine may be a viable treatment option for psychosis in pregnant patients, particularly in later stages.
    • This case suggests that olanzapine treatment can lead to positive maternal and neonatal outcomes.
    • Further case reports are valuable for understanding the role of atypical antipsychotics in pregnancy.