Although many physicians rely on intramuscular injections of antipsychotic drugs to treat patients who need emergency treatment for psychotic agitation, new research has found that the oral ...

It is rapidly absorbed after oral and intramuscular administration, with peak plasma concentrations after 60 and 30 minutes, respectively. [91, 123] Tiapride has a plasma half-life of about 3-4 ...

"The findings suggest that aripiprazole 10 mg [as an intramuscular injection] is an effective treatment for the rapid reduction of acute agitation in patients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective ...

Erzofri is an atypical antipsychotic that is administered once a month as an intramuscular injection. Developed in China, the product was approved as a new drug through the FDA’s 505 (b) (2 ...

SAN DIEGO -- Among patients with schizophrenia, most preferred long-acting injectable antipsychotics when given a choice, a researcher reported here. A post-hoc analysis of a randomized ...

Long-acting injectable antipsychotics have been shown to prevent symptom relapse while addressing patient adherence. However, questions remain regarding their advantages and disadvantages, as well ...

The Z-track injection method is a more effective way of performing intramuscular injections. Learn the benefits and how to perform one yourself.

File photo: Dr. Jeanie Tse, chief medical officer at the Institute for Community Living, administers antipsychotic medication to a patient living with schizophrenia in her home, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 ...

Injections deliver liquid medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into a person’s body. Different types of injections include intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intraosseous, and ...