First line:
- Ativan (Lorazepam) 1-3 mg PO/IM q30-60min.
- Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) 50 mg IM. Antihistamine.
Second line:
- Zyprexa (Olanzapine) 5-10 mg IM q2-4hours. Max daily dose 30 mg. Atypical antipsychotic. Serotonin-, dopamine-, H1-antagonist.
Content on this page has not been checked for accuracy. The author's credentials have not been confirmed. Always use multiple peer-reviewed scholarly sources and good clinical judgement in your decision making.
The Compendium platform was created by David Kwinter, MD, CCFP(EM).
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.