Episode 241: Can olanzapine be given intravenously?

In this episode, I’ll discuss whether olanzapine can be given intravenously.

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Evidence:

A Prospective Observational Study of Patients Receiving Intravenous and Intramuscular Olanzapine in the Emergency Department.

Intravenous droperidol or olanzapine as an adjunct to midazolam for the acutely agitated patient: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

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