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Acute agitation
Drugs used to manage acute agitation
5
Pharmacology
Professional
11/13/2010

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Term

Lorazepam IM/IV

Definition

 

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

 

Term

Haloperidol IV/IM

Definition

 

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

 

Term

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

Term

Ziprasidone IM

Definition

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

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