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OLANZAPINE (Zyprexa®)


Used to Treat:

auditory hallucinations

agitation

delusions

disorganized thoughts

visual hallucinations

bizarre behavior

bizarre thoughts


Duration of Effects:

24 hours


Common Side Effects:

restlessness

muscle stiffness

tremor

anxiety

weight gain

drowsiness

dizziness

dry mouth

abdominal pain


Overdose Reaction:

confusion

sedation

coma


Overdose Lethality Potential:

low


Withdrawal Reaction:

none


Withdrawal Potential:

none


Potential to Agitate:

low


Potential to Calm:

moderate



OXAZEPAM (Serax®)


Used to Treat:

anxiety

agitation

alcohol withdrawal reaction

aggression

muscle stiffness


Duration of Effects:

6 to 8 hours


Common Side Effects:

drowsiness

confusion

memory impairment

poor coordination

emotional instability

slurred speech

decreased concentration

uninhibited behavior

dizziness

Jul 17, 2016 | Posted by in PSYCHIATRY | Comments Off on O

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