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Acute agitation
Drugs used to manage acute agitation
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Pharmacology
11/13/2010
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Lorazepam IM/IV

 Definition

 

  • Ativan
  • Benzodiazepine
  • Dose: 0.5-2mg
  • Note: Use of alcohol withdrawal; respiratory depression

 
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Haloperidol IV/IM

 Definition

 

  • Haldol
  • FGA
  • Dose: 0.5 - 10mg
  • Note: Causes movement disorder; ↓ seizure threshold

 
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Droperidol IV/IM

 Definition

  • Antipsychotic
  • Dose: 2.5-5
  • Note: Not FDA approved; ↑QTc
Term

Olanzapine IM and Zydis

 Definition

  • Zyprexa
  • SGA
  • Dose: 10
  • Note: No EPS; weight gain with use; Black box warning with elderly
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Ziprasidone IM

 Definition

  • Geodon
  • SGA
  • Dose: 10-20
  • Note: ↑QTc