Medications for the Management of Delirium | |
| INTERVENTIONS | DOSE |
|---|---|
| Neuroleptics | |
| Haloperidol | 0.5-5 mg q2-12h, PO/IV/SC/IM |
| Thioridazine | 10-75 mg q4-8h, PO |
| Chlorpromazine | 12.5-50 mg q4-12h, PO/IV/IM |
| Atypical neuroleptics | |
| Olanzapine | 2.5-5 mg qd or bid, PO |
1-3 mg q12h, PO 25-50 mg qd, PO | |
| Anxiolytics | |
| Lorazepam | 0.5-2 mg q1-4h, PO/IV/IM |
| Midazolam | 1-5 mg/h continuous infusion, IV/SC |
| Anesthetics | |
| Propofol | 0.3-2.0 mg/h continuous infusion, IV |