Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 20, 2014, at 10:38:11
In reply to Re: For my mom: Haldol for out of control delirium? » ed_uk2010, posted by zonked on April 20, 2014, at 10:25:31
>"the full 2mg".
You could use 2mg yes. Haloperidol doses are variable, but are much lower in dementia and delirium than in chronic schizophrenia.
>Will discuss risperdal also, a pill or a short-acting IM form (if available).
The only risperidone injection is a long-acting injection used for maintenance treatment in schizophrenia. Haloperidol has long been the most widely used antipsychotic in palliative care but risperidone can be a good choice in certain circumstances. It's available as standard tablets, an oral liquid and melt in the mouth tablets.
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