Is zyprexa a tranquilizer

Zyprexa, or olanzapine, is an atypical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder. While it has sedative properties and can help manage agitation, it is not classified as a tranquilizer in the traditional sense, which typically refers to benzodiazepines or similar medications. Instead, Zyprexa works by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin.