250MH.ct3meds

lorazepam (Ativan)
benzodiazepine

use caution with liver/hepatic dysfunction
alprazolam (Xanax)
benzodiazepine

paradoxical/opposite response with presonality disorder and elderly
diazepam (Valium)
benzodiazepine
- rapid onset
- calming relaxation
- long half life
- caution with elder
haloperidol (Haldol)
antipsychotic
- favorable SE profile
- RF neurological malignant syndrome
- keep hydrated, check VS, test muscle rigidity
chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
antipsychotic
- very sedating
- watch for hypotension
risperedone (Risperdal)
atypical antipsychotic
- calms while treating underlying condition
- watch for hypotension
- RF stroke in elders
olamzepine (Zyprexa)
atypical antipsychotic
- useful if nonresposive to haldol
- RF stroke elders
- avoid with lorazepam
ziprasidone (Geodon)
atypical antipsychotic
- caution with QT prolongation
- less sedating
combination: haldol, ativan and cogentin, benadryl
- commonly used in acute setting
- RF dystonia young male, athlete
- consider akathisia if agitation increases

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250MH.ct3meds

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crisis menagement: medications

Updated

2011-09-11T15:57:38Z

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