Antipsychotic use in dementia patients linked to serious adverse outcomes like stroke, blood clots, heart issues, fractures, pneumonia, and kidney injury. Caution needed in prescribing.
Renewed efforts needed to reduce antipsychotic use in dementia patients. Behavioural management approaches should be prioritized over prescribing these drugs for most patients.
#antipsychotic-drugs #dementia-patients #adverse-effects #prescribing-caution #behavioral-management
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