Efficacy and safety of risperidone oral solution in agitation associated with dementia in the elderly

Efficacy and safety of risperidone oral solution in agitation associated with dementia in the elderly

BACKGROUND: Behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) contribute to caregiver burden and institutionalization of elderly. Neuroleptics are prescribed to control agitation. Side effects of typical neuroleptics are harmful, making atypical neuroleptics an indication. OBJECTIVES: To eval...

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Main Authors: Jerson Laks, Eliasz Engelhardt, Valeska Marinho, Marcia Rozenthal, Fernando de Castro e Souza, Josué Bacaltchuk, Alberto Stoppe Jr., R.C.R. Ferreira, Cassio Bottino, Mônica Scalco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO) 2001-12-01
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Subjects:
risperidone
dementia
BPSD
elderly
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