How to Dose Depakote for Delirium Treatment?
Delirium is an acute neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by disturbances in attention, consciousness, and cognition. Managing delirium can be challenging, especially in patients where traditional antipsychotics may not be ideal.
Valproic acid (Depakote) is emerging as a valuable option, particularly in cases where hyperactivity, agitation, or resistance to antipsychotics is present.
- Its utility stems from its ability to stabilize mood and reduce agitation, making it especially useful in managing hyperactive delirium.
- While it’s not a first-line treatment, Depakote is often considered in cases where delirium is accompanied by significant agitation or when patients exhibit resistance or adverse reactions to antipsychotics.
Its dosing requires careful titration and monitoring, with a focus on achieving therapeutic levels while minimizing side effects. Here is one slide from our academy’s presentation on how to dose depakote for deliruum treatment:
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DELIRIUM TREATMENT:
ROLE OF DEPAKOTE
- Discussion of delirium subtypes.
- When will you USE depakote for delirium management?
- How to dose depakote in delirium: including in elderly patients.
- When to AVOID depakote during delirium?
- When to use depakote over antipsychotics for delirium management?
- Role of depakote in delirium management with specific medical co-morbidities.
- Comparing Depakote with Carbamazepine and Phenobarbital for alcohol withdrawal delirium management.
- What dose of depakote is found effective for corticosteroid-induced delirium?
- Comparing Depakote and Carbamazepine for patients with traumatic brain injury related delirium with agitation.
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