[New medical approach to out-of-hospital treatment of psychomotor agitation in psychiatric patients: a report of 14 cases].
Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This case series explored the usefulness of an inhaled dose of 9.1 mg of loxapine administered outside the hospital to treat psychomotor agitation related to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or schizoaffective disorder. The Clinical Global Impression Scale and the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (excitement component) were used to assess the effects of treatment in 14 patients. The treatment was useful in 12 patients, who showed significant improvement (P<.001) after inhalation. We conclude that inhaled loxapine is useful for treating out-of-hospital psychomotor agitation related to a psychiatric disorder. Mechanical restraint and parenteral medication can be avoided after use of this drug. Loxapine treatment shortens the agitation episode and attenuates the impact on the patient, facilitating ambulance transfer.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Armando Cester-Martínez, José Antonio Cortés-Ramas, Diego Borraz-Clares, Marta Pellicer-Gayarre
Institution: Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2724248813