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Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) Cost
Potential ADRs:
• Altered cardiac conduction (QTc prolongation), anticholinergic
effects, blood dyscrasias, CNS depression, extrapyramidal symptoms,
hyperprolactinemia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, orthostatic
hypotension (falls).
Oral: $
Vial: $$
Compared to the other antipsychotics, this agent has the highest risk
for weight gain.
Potential ADRs:
• Altered cardiac conduction (QTc prolongation), anticholinergic
effects, blood dyscrasias, CNS depression, extrapyramidal symptoms,
hyperglycemia, hyperprolactinemia, multiorgan hypersensitivity
reaction (DRESS), neuroleptic malignant syndrome, orthostatic
hypotension (falls).
Oral: $$
Syringe: $$$
Potential ADRs:
• CNS depression, orthostatic hypotension (falls), QTc prolongation.
$$$
