Acute Intermittent Porphyria:Bipolar mania:RISPERIDONEQUETIAPINESchizophrenia:Schizophrenia:Bipolar Mania:Adolescents (13 to 17 years): IM: (not to exceed 800 mg/day). required. 200 mg/day increments up to 800 mg/day by day 6 if by day 4 given in twice daily divided doses. May increase in 300 to 400 mg/day in 2 or 3 divided doses by the fourth day on day 1; increase dose by 100 mg/day up to 400 mg/day increase dose at 24 -hour inter vals in increments of 1 to 2 mg/day to a recommended dose of 4 to 8 mg/day. administered as a single dose or in two divided doses. May 4 times a day, or can take (range 1 to 6 mg/day). increased by 25 to 50 mg 2 or 3 times daily over 3 days, up to dose; dose may be increased at 24-hour intervals by 1 mg larger dose of 37.5 or 50 mg every 2 weeks. Adults: PO (Seroquel) 25 mg every 2 weeks; some patients may require (Risperdal). Adults: Adults: Adults: Adults: IM: 25 mg 3 or 4 times a day until patient PO: PO: PO: PO: PO: 2 or 3 mg/day as a single daily 100 mg/day in 2 divided doses 0.5 mg once daily, increased by 25 mg twice daily initially, AdultsInitial dosage: 2 mg/day Mood-Stabilizing Drugs : PO: 25 to 50 mg 3 or ●^467
2 2506_Ch27_447-471.indd 0467 506 Ch 27 447 - 471 .indd Children and adolescents 5 to 16 years weighing >20 kg: Bipolar Mania:Behavioral Problems Associated with Autistic Disorder: 0 ZIPRASIDONE 46 may increase to 0.5 mg/day. Dose increases in increments of 0.25 mg/day may be considered at 2-week or longer intervals. May be given as a single dose or in divided doses. ness persists. Children and adolescents 5 to 16 years weighing <20 kg: PO: day initially. After at least 4 days of therapy, may increase to daily. May administer half the daily dose twice daily if drowsi-Increase dose to 60 or 80 mg twice/day on the second day of treatment. Adjust dose on the basis of toleration and effi1.0 mg/day. Dose increases in increments of 0.5 mg/day may within the range of 40 to 80 mg twice/day. be considered at 2-week or longer intervals. May be given as a single dose or in divided doses. 0.5 to 1.0 mg no more frequently than every 24 hours to 3 mg 7 0.25 mg/day initially. After at least 4 days of therapy,^ (Geodon)^ Adults: PO: 40 mg twice daily with food. PO: 0.5 mg/ cacy^1 10/1/10 9:39:48 AM 0 / 1 / 10 9 : 39 : 48 AM
