Which medication causes more sedation at a dose of 12.5mg, Levomepromazine or Quetiapine?

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From the Guidelines

Levomepromatsiini (12,5 mg) aiheuttaa vähemmän sedaatiota verrattuna ketiapiiniin (25 mg), joka on suositeltu annos 1. Ketiapiinin sedoova efektin on havaittu ilmenevän noin 1-2 tuntia annostelun jälkeen ja kestävän noin 6-8 tuntia, mutta annos on kaksi kertaa suurempi kuin levomepromatsiinin annos 1.

Sedation comparison

  • Levomepromatsiini (12,5 mg) aiheuttaa sedaatiota, mutta vähemmän kuin ketiapiini 1
  • Ketiapiini (25 mg) aiheuttaa sedaatiota, joka kestää noin 6-8 tuntia 1

Clinical considerations

Ketiapiini on sedoova lääke, jota voidaan käyttää unettomuuden hoitoon 1. Levomepromatsiini on myös sedoova lääke, mutta sen vaikutus on lyhyempi kuin ketiapiinilla 1.

Dosage and administration

  • Levomepromatsiini: 5-12,5 mg suun kautta tai ihon alle annosteltuna 1
  • Ketiapiini: 25 mg suun kautta annosteltuna 1

From the Research

Sedation Comparison

There are no research papers provided to directly compare the sedation effects of Levomepromazine and Quetiapine at a dose of 12.5mg.

Available Information

  • The provided studies focus on the efficacy and safety of various antihypertensive medications, such as telmisartan, losartan, and olmesartan, in combination with hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 2, 3, 4.
  • Another study compares the efficacy and safety of ketoprofen and dexketoprofen for acute postoperative pain in adults 5.
  • A study also evaluates the effects of entacapone on the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of L-dopa in healthy males 6.
  • None of these studies mention Levomepromazine or Quetiapine, or their sedation effects at a dose of 12.5mg.

Sedation Effects

  • Without direct evidence, it is not possible to determine which medication causes more sedation at a dose of 12.5mg, Levomepromazine or Quetiapine.
  • Further research is needed to compare the sedation effects of these medications at the specified dose.

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