Current concepts in the pharmacotherapy of acute psychosis

Acute psychosis presents in a variety of ways and may be the result of numerous aetiologies. Treatment may be deferred in some individuals while an initial assessment is being completed, although many patients require immediate pharmacotherapy. A balanced approach to the management of acute psychosi...

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Published in:CNS drugs 1998-03, Vol.9 (3), p.191-202
Main Authors: REMINGTON, G. J, BEZCHLIBFIYK-BUTLER, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Medical sciences
Neuropharmacology
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Psycholeptics: tranquillizer, neuroleptic
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopharmacology
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Summary:Acute psychosis presents in a variety of ways and may be the result of numerous aetiologies. Treatment may be deferred in some individuals while an initial assessment is being completed, although many patients require immediate pharmacotherapy. A balanced approach to the management of acute psychosis must take into consideration such factors as symptomatology, choice of medication and its formulation, management of adverse effects and longer term treatment goals. In this article, an algorithm is outlined that may assist in providing a systematic approach to patients with acute psychosis, and in doing so help optimise outcome.
ISSN:1172-7047
1179-1934
DOI:10.2165/00023210-199809030-00003