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: Hale, G. M., Kane-Gill, S. L., Groetzinger, L., Smithburger, P. L. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
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