Onset of Intramuscular (IM) Medications for Severe Agitation

Ketamine (2-5 mg/kg IM) 3-7m

Droperidol (5 mg IM) 5-10m

Midazolam (5-10 mg IM) 10-15m

Olanzapine (5-10 mg IM) 15-30m

Ziprasidone (10-20 mg IM) 15-30m

Haloperidol + Lorazepam (5 mg IM +2 mg IM) 15-30m

Haloperidol (5-10 mg IM) 20-60m



- Bryan D Hayes PharmD @PharmERToxGuy



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