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Agitation



Medications for Agitation

About Agitation:  Agitation is a unpleasant state of extreme stimulation. An agitated person may feel irritable, excited, stressed, confused, or dizzy.

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Drugs Used in the Treatment of Agitation

The following set of medications come somehow related to, or utilized at the treatment of this particular condition.

Drug title Rx / OTC Pregnancy CSA AlcoholReviewsRatingPopularity
risperidoneAway Tag Rx C N X 5 testimonials
4.2

Generic title: risperidone systemic

Drug class: atypical antipsychotics

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For specialists: Az Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Off-label: Yes

olanzapineRx C N X 1-3  testimonials
9.0

Generic title: olanzapine systemic

Brand title:  Zyprexa Intramuscular

Drug class: atypical antipsychotics

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For specialists: Az Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

citalopramAway Tag Rx C N X 4 testimonials
6.7

Generic title: citalopram systemic

Drug class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For specialists: Az Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Off-label: Yes

Zyprexa IntramuscularRx C N Y 1 inspection
8.0

Generic title: olanzapine systemic

Drug class: atypical antipsychotics

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

amitriptyline / perphenazineRx N N X Add inspection
0.0

Generic title: amitriptyline / perphenazine systemic

Brand names:  Triavil, Etrafon, Duo-Vil, Etrafon Forte...reveal all

Drug course: psychotherapeutic combinations

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For specialists: Az Drug Facts, Prescribing Information

loxapineRx N N X 2 testimonials
5.0

Generic title: loxapine systemic

Brand title:  Adasuve

Drug class: miscellaneous antipsychotic agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For specialists: Az Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

TriavilRx N N X Add inspection
0.0

Generic title: amitriptyline / perphenazine systemic

Drug course: psychotherapeutic combinations

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

AdasuveRx N N X Add inspection
0.0

Generic title: loxapine systemic

Drug class: miscellaneous antipsychotic agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For specialists: Prescribing Information

EtrafonRx N N X Add inspection
0.0

Generic title: amitriptyline / perphenazine systemic

Drug course: psychotherapeutic combinations

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

Duo-VilRx N N X Add inspection
0.0

Generic title: amitriptyline / perphenazine systemic

Drug course: psychotherapeutic combinations

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

Etrafon ForteRx N N X Add inspection
0.0

Generic title: amitriptyline / perphenazine systemic

Drug course: psychotherapeutic combinations

For consumers: dosage, interactions, negative effects

Topics under Agitation

  • Agitated State (7 medication )
  • ICU Agitation (14 medication )

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RxPrescription Only
OTCOn the Counter
Rx/OTCPrescription or Over The Counter
Away Tag This medication may not be accepted by the FDA for treating this particular condition.
Pregnancy Category
AAdequate and well-controlled studies have failed to present a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there isn`t any evidence of risk in later trimesters).
BAnimal reproduction studies have failed to show a risk to the fetus and there are no sufficient and well-controlled studies in elderly women.
CAnimal research studies have shown a negative effect on the fetus and there are no sufficient and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant used in pregnant women despite potential risks.
DThere is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may justify used in pregnant women despite potential risks.
XStudies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved with used in elderly women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
NFDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Program
NIs not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1includes a higher possibility of abuse. Has no accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. There`s just a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2includes a higher possibility of abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions or a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Abuse may result in acute psychological or physical dependence.
3features a potential for abuse less than individuals in programs 1 and two. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Abuse may lead to physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4includes a low potential for abuse relative to individuals in program 3. It`s a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to individuals in program 3.
5includes a low potential for abuse relative to individuals in program 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence.
Infection
XInteracts with Alcohol.

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