Rectal: 0.1 mg/kg up to 4 mg Avoid IM Lorazepam (unreliable inStatus Epilepticus) May repeat once in 5-10 minutes Avoid more than 2 doses in children due to risk of respiratory depression InsomniaRelated to Acute Emotional Stress Start 1 mg orally at bedtime (max dose 4 mg, limit to ...
Time to peak drug (Tmax)≤ 3 h (i.m.), ∼ 2 h (oral) Volume of distribution (Vd)(a) Neonates (i.v.): 0.14–1.3 L/kg (average: 0.76 L/kg); (b) Pediatric (i.v.): for 5 months to < 3 years: 0.67–3.4 L/kg (average: 1.62 L/kg), for 3 to < 13 years: 0.49–...
Oral risperidone + lorazepam versus IM haloperidol + lorazepam in the emergency treatment of acute psychosis in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder Huang CL; Hwang T J; Chen YH;.Intramuscular olanzapine versus intramuscular haloperidol plus lorazepam for the treatment of acute schizophrenia with ...
Oral risperidone + lorazepam versus IM haloperidol + lorazepam in the emergency treatment of acute psychosis in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder - Schizophrenia Researchdoi:10.1016/S0920-9964(03)80463-2G. GharabawiI. TurkozG. Pandina...
Administer orally, IM, or by IV injection or IV infusion. Avoid intra-arterial injection (arteriospasm may cause gangrene, possibly requiring amputation).Oral AdministrationMix oral concentrate solution with a liquid (e.g., water, juice, carbonated or soda-like beverage) or semi-solid food (e...
The woman, who had previously tolerated olanzapine 10 mg/day for 2 years, presented to the psychiatric hospital during treatment with haloperidol. At admission (day 0), an akinetic parkinsonoid syndrome was noted. Oral lorazepam 3-4.5 mg/day in 3 divided doses was started. Haloperidol was ...
Storage IV/IM injection: Refrigerate intact vials at 2-8°C (36-46°F) and protect contents from light Tablets: Keep tightly closed; store at 25°C (77°F) Oral concentrate: Store at cold temperature; refrigerate at 2-8°C (36-46°F); discard open bottle after 90 days ...
This medication comes in tablet or oral (by mouth) solution forms and can be taken 1 to 3 times per day, with or without food. This medication is also available in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) or muscle (IM) by a healthcare professional. ...
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Initial: 2-3 mg oral tablet once every 8-12 hours as needed; not to exceed 10 mg/day Maintenance: 2-6 mg/day taken orally divided once every 8-12 hours Geriatric: Lower initial dose recommended; 1-2 mg orally divided once every 8-12 hours ...