Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal
Article Title
Promethazine-Chlorpromazine Combination in the Treatment of Unmanageable Psychotic Patients
Abstract
Administering a combination of promethazine and chlorpromazine to patients with a "galloping psychosis" has an antipsychotic and tranquilizing effect which calms them down to a more manageable and less aggressive state. The drugs are chemically similar; promethazine's actions are strongly potentiated in the combination, so large doses must be given under careful supervision. Case histories demonstrate successful short term management of acutely psychotic, aggressive patients who were a danger to themselves and others.
Recommended Citation
Favazza, Armando R.
(1969)
"Promethazine-Chlorpromazine Combination in the Treatment of Unmanageable Psychotic Patients,"
Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal
: Vol. 17
:
No.
4
, 305-310.
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https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/hfhmedjournal/vol17/iss4/10
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