olanzapine

n. an atypical antipsychotic used for the treatment of acute mania, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders in adults. It is closely related to clozapine but lacks the latter drug’s association with agranulocytosis. Common side effects are sedation, lethargy, weight gain, and orthostatic hypotension. Rarely, like all antipsychotics, it may be associated with tardive dyskinesia or neuroleptic malignant syndrome. U.S. trade names: Zydis; Zyprexa.

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February 24th 2025

natural work team

a group of employees who perform related or complementary tasks working together as a cooperative unit. It has been found that creating such teams has a positive effect on work motivation.