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Rapid Treatment of Psychosis With Haloperidol

Authors: DAVID P. MOORE MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT:Rapid parenteral treatment of agitated psychotics is now possible with haloperidol. A review of its pharmacology and clinical trials is presented, and protocols are derived which will rapidly effect and maintain a substantial remission in a majority of cases.

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