However, do not combine IM olanzapine with. IM lorazepam due to the risk of respiratory depression. For psychotic agitation, combining a benzodiazepine and a
Be aware of paradoxical agitation If partial response to first IM dose consider a further dose (Total max Lorazepam by any route is 2mg in 24
by DA Spyker 2024 Cited by 5single dose of lorazepam 1 mg IM and a single dose of inhaled loxapine 10 mg haloperidol and lorazepam in managing agitation. Pharmacotherapy 18
by CLC Huang 2024 Cited by 37IM haloperidol plus IM lorazepam in acute schizophrenic patients with moderate to severe agitation. The dose of haloperidol plus lorazepam was based on
Dose, Guideline Maximum Dose. Lorazepam IM, Benzodiazepines are an appropriate Lorazepam to Treat Acute Behavioural Agitation in Schizophrenia. Martel
Comparing IM Lorazepam and IM Clothiapine for Agitated Psychosis in Hospitalized Patients. August 2024; European Psychiatry 67(S1):S331-S332.
Options for Management of Acute Agitation with Intramuscular Therapy . Clinical Pearls For psychotic agitation, if initial antipsychotic is ineffective, addition of a benzodiazepine is preferred over additional doses of antipsychotic. However, do not combine IM olanzapine with IM lorazepam due to the risk of respiratory depression.
emergency department, lorazepam and midazolam for acute agitation. Pharmacology. Lorazepam. Midazolam. Administration IV. IM. IV. IM. IN. Dose. Sedation: 0.5-2
If there is a partial response to IM lorazepam, a further dose is rec- ommended. and IM haloperidol in agitated psychotic patients with manic symp- toms.
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How many hints does he need to shut up?