American Journal of Psychiatry · 1989 · 18 citations · 4 references
MedicinePharmacologyPharmacotherapyNeuropsychiatryPsychiatric PharmacotherapyPsychopharmacologyAggressionAggression ManagementAggressive BehaviorInterpersonal ViolenceViolenceViolence ManagementAggressive Behavior ManagementManagement Of Physical AggressionManagement Of Violent BehaviorMidazolam InfusionMidazolam PremedicationMidazolam UsePharmacological Management Of AgitationViolent Behavior Assessment
Midazolam was administered to three mentally retarded patients with acute and refractory aggressivity and violence. Midazolam was well tolerated without complications and provided dramatic control of the symptoms, suggesting an expanded role for it in the management of aggressive and violent behavior.
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