Suvorexant is associated with a low incidence of delirium in critically ill patients: a retrospective cohort study

Tomoyuki Masuyama, Masamitsu Sanui, Naoto Yoshida, Yusuke Iizuka, Kunio Ogi, Satoko Yagihashi, Kanae Nagatomo, Yusuke Sasabuchi, Alan Kawarai Lefor

Psychogeriatrics · 2018 · 29 citations · 18 references

Abstract

Suvorexant was associated with decreased odds of transitioning to delirium in critically ill patients. The use of suvorexant may lower the incidence of delirium in ICU patients. Future prospective studies are warranted.

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