Delirium Associated with Olanzapine Therapy in an Elderly Male with Bipolar Affective Disorder.
- Author:
Ravi C SHARMA
1
;
Ashish AGGARWAL
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Himachal Pradesh, India. drashish1980@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Olanzapine;
Antipsychotics;
Delirium;
Elderly patients
- MeSH:
Aged;
Antipsychotic Agents;
Benzodiazepines;
Delirium;
Humans;
Male;
Mood Disorders;
Risk Factors
- From:Psychiatry Investigation
2010;7(2):153-154
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Atypical antipsychotic medications are commonly used to treat symptoms of delirium. Olanzapine has been successfully used in the treatment of delirium. However, there have been few case reports of delirium associated with olanzapine. We hereby report a case of delirium associated with olanzapine therapy. Possible risk factors and underlying pathogenesis is discussed.
