An Evaluation of Adverse Drug Reactions Associated With Antipsychotic Use for the Treatment of Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit

Conclusions: ADRs were observed in 18% of patients having delirium treated with antipsychotics with about half considered severe or harmful. A risk versus benefit assessment is needed before initiating antipsychotic therapy in ICU patients.
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research