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Practical guidelines for the treatment of behavioural complications of dementia
1Academic Department of Psychogeriatrics, University of New South Wales, Prince Henry Hospital, Little Bay.
The Medical Journal of Australia
|November 7, 1994
Abstract:
A step-by-step approach to management of behavioural problems in dementia is outlined. Initial strategies include assessment of the underlying cause and consideration of non-pharmacological methods of treatment. If pharmacotherapy is required, the altered pharmacokinetics in the elderly and the variable efficacy of different psychotropic drugs should be kept in mind. Recommendations regarding drug dosage, monitoring and review are given.