Ziprasidone Lorazepam

Agitation (acute, severe) Lorazepam Ziprasidone Risperidone Trazodone Olanzapine Quetiapine Haloperidol... 

In situations characterized by agitation, Gilmer and Busch (484) have recommended lorazepam in small doses (0.5 mg) given intravenously by slow push or intramuscularly. The anticipated availability of acute parenteral (i.m.) novel antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine, ziprasidone) may be reasonable alternatives. 

A 17-year-old man with a 5-year history of severe depression took 120 tablets of ziprasidone 20 mg (2400 mg), 15-20 tablets of bupropion SR 150 mg (2250-3000 mg), 15 tablets of clonazepam 0.5 mg, and 4 tablets of lorazepam 0.5 mg (32). He was somnolent but responded to vocal commands. Over the next 45... 

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