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Do Not Give Draperidol if the QTC Is Greater Than 500?
Draperidol has been found to be a superior medication for rapid sedation of agitated patients. Zeprazidone causes elastidation and it has a lower risk of extra-periminal side effects compared to haloperidol. Third line option is just giving a benzodiazepine, bedazelam or lorazepam. But dazelam is preferred if it's intramuscular.