Loxapine in the Management of Restlessness During Mechanical Ventilation Weaning

Summary

This study aims to assess the efficacy of a drug (loxapine, a neuroleptic) in calming patients down in a situation of restlessness during mechanical ventilation weaning. This drug is used for several years to quieten restless patients. Its purpose is to restore spontaneous breathing sooner and therefore to reduce the risks of intubation and mechanical ventilation.

Timeline

Start

2011-05

Primary completion

2014-05

Completion

2014-07

Publications

• Gaudry S, Sztrymf B, Sonneville R, Megarbane B, Van Der Meersch G, Vodovar D, Cohen Y, Ricard JD, Hajage D, Salomon L, Dreyfuss D. Loxapine to control agitation during weaning from mechanical ventilation. Crit Care. 2017 Sep 6;21(1):235. doi: 10.1186/s13054-017-1822-y.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.