Will need to use IM or concentrate route. Amount needed to get patient calm is roughly what they will need for the next 24 hours. Option 2 Combination of antipsychotic and benzodiazepine. Less side effects, use less of each type of medication overall. Option 3 Chlorpromazine 25 mg IM, never give more than 50 mg IM total.
Severe hypotension is side effect.
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