IV Sedatives & Antipsychotics
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Calculated Induction Dose
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Mechanism of Action
Blocks dopamine receptors in the central nervous system.
Dosage Guidelines
| Type | Route | Rate / Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | IV | Mild: 0.5-2 mg, Mod: 5-10 mg, Severe: 10-20 mg IV push. Maintenance: 1/4 loading dose q6h. |
Black Box Warnings
- Can trigger Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (hyperpyrexia, severe muscle rigidity, rhabdomyolysis).
Clinical Pearls
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Provides sedation without respiratory depression; hypotension is unusual in the absence of hypovolemia.