Injections

Posted by ed_uk on March 9, 2006, at 14:54:00

In reply to Chemical vs. Physical restraints, posted by San Diegan on March 9, 2006, at 12:56:35

IM lorazepam (Ativan) is not well absorbed. It can work just as quickly when given orally. Lorazepam does work more rapidly when it's given IV but this may be difficult in intensely agitated patients!!! Midazolam (Versed, Hypnovel) is a very effective sedative when given IM or IV. It works quickly.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) must be given IM. Haloperidol (Haldol, Serenace) can be given IM or IV. In psychiatry, it is usually given IM.
IM promethazine (Phenergan) is occasionally used as an adjunt to other drugs. It has a strong sedative effect.
Ed

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