Addressing the need for rapid treatment of agitation in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: focus on inhaled loxapine as an alternative to injectable agents
Leslie CitromeDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USAAbstract: Agitation (excessive motor or verbal activity) can be associated with schizophrenia or bipolar mania, and can further escalate into aggressive behavior and potentially lead to injurie...
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Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2013-05-01
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Series: | Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management |
Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/addressing-the-need-for-rapid-treatment-of-agitation-in-schizophrenia--a13091 |