04-10-2006, 01:23 PM
FOr an acute severe psychotic episode or noncompliance of oral anti-psychotics by a patient, can IV Haliperidol & Fluphenazine be given? Or can they only be given IM?
Psychotic episode - hsar
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04-10-2006, 01:23 PM
FOr an acute severe psychotic episode or noncompliance of oral anti-psychotics by a patient, can IV Haliperidol & Fluphenazine be given? Or can they only be given IM?
04-10-2006, 01:39 PM
I think yes. IV halopridol decanoate has a long lasting effect. But if the patient does not comply even with the IV haloperidol, depending in the psychotic disorder, a cognitive behavioral therapy can duely be instituted..Alibism
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