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An equianalgesic chart is a conversion chart that lists equivalent doses of analgesics (drugs used to relieve pain). Equianalgesic charts are used for calculation of an equivalent dose (a dose which would offer an equal amount of analgesia) between different analgesics. [1]
1 Antipsychotics. Toggle Antipsychotics subsection. 1.1 Antipsychotic esters. 1.1.1 Typical antipsychotics. ... This page was last edited on 11 August 2023, at 20:57 ...
Typical antipsychotics block the dopamine 2 receptor (D2) receptor, causing a tranquilizing effect. [5] It is thought that 60–80% of D2 receptors need to be occupied for antipsychotic effect. [5] For reference, the typical antipsychotic haloperidol tends to block about 80% of D2 receptors at doses ranging from 2 to 5 mg per day. [5]
Pharmacokinetics of long-acting injectable antipsychotics; Medication Brand name Class Vehicle Dosage T max t 1/2 single t 1/2 multiple logP c Ref Aripiprazole lauroxil: Aristada: Atypical: Water a: 441–1064 mg/4–8 weeks: 24–35 days? 54–57 days: 7.9–10.0: Aripiprazole monohydrate: Abilify Maintena: Atypical: Water a: 300–400 mg/4 ...
This is a list of psychiatric medications used by psychiatrists and other physicians to treat mental illness or distress. The list is ordered alphabetically according to the condition or conditions, then by the generic name of each medication. The list is not exhaustive and not all drugs are used regularly in all countries.
A large meta-analysis of 38 trials of antipsychotic drugs in schizophrenia with acute psychotic episodes showed an effect size of about 0.5. [37] There is little or no difference in efficacy among approved antipsychotic drugs, including both first- and second-generation agents. [23] [38] The efficacy of such drugs is suboptimal. Few patients ...
Pharmacokinetics of long-acting injectable antipsychotics; Medication Brand name Class Vehicle Dosage T max t 1/2 single t 1/2 multiple logP c Ref Aripiprazole lauroxil: Aristada: Atypical: Water a: 441–1064 mg/4–8 weeks: 24–35 days? 54–57 days: 7.9–10.0: Aripiprazole monohydrate: Abilify Maintena: Atypical: Water a: 300–400 mg/4 ...
RR 0.88 (0.39 to 1.98) Low: Not well enough to be discharged: Clotiapine is not clearly different to other antipsychotic drugs for this outcome - for people who are acutely unwell. These findings are based on data of low quality. RR 1.04 (0.93 to 1.16) Low: Adverse effects; Movement disorders - use of antiparkinsonian medication