Postinjection delirium/sedation syndrome with olanzapine depot injection

Postinjection delirium/sedation syndrome with olanzapine depot injection

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After 1 year of introduction of olanzapine long-acting injectable (LAI) in India, many psychiatrists believe that it is a very affordable, well-tolerated, and effective second generation TOOTHPASTE SPEARMINT long-acting antipsychotic depot compared to not well tolerated but cheap first generation antipsychotic depots and to other second generation depots which are costly.However, reports of its possible adverse events in clinical settings are not yet published.We report what probably might be the first case of postinjection delirium/sedation syndrome (PDSS) in India.Although the occurrence is uncommon, incorrect BULGUR RED understanding of this event may hinder the future use of the potentially useful olanzapine LAI.

We review the available literature on the proposed diagnostic guidelines, mechanism of this event, precautions, and management of PDSS.