Delirium medications

None of these medications are FDA-approved for delirium. The suggested starting doses are international: ALWAYS CHECK your local protocols and dosages and the "Important considerations" at bottom of screen.

Antipsychotic drugs (1st generation)

Haloperidol Administration: oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular every 6 hrs
0.5-1 mg Starting dose

Atypical antipsychotic drugs

Risperidone Administration: oral

Antipsychotic effect, less sedating than quetiapine

0.25-0.5 mg Starting dose
Quetiapine Administration: oral

Sedating side-effect. No extrapyramidal symptoms; therefore, can be used in patients with Parkinson's disease

12.5-25 mg Starting dose
Olanzapine Administration: oral, 1-2 times a day
2.5 mg Starting dose
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