Citation

Utzerath G, Reske D, Gouzoulis-Mayfrank E. Fortschr. Neurol. Psychiatr. 2015; 83(12): 665-675.

Vernacular Title

Parenteral applizierte Antipsychotika bei Agitation und Aggression.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Georg Thieme Verlag)

DOI

10.1055/s-0041-109986

PMID

26714248

Abstract

This overview presents the current scientific data on intramuscular administration of benperidole, aripiprazole, ziprasidone, and haloperidole and on inhaled loxapine with regard to their efficacy and tolerability as well as their pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties. In addition, the possible advantages and disadvantages of the different substances are compared when administered to patients who show tension, agitation and aggression.

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