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Virtual Event – Distinguishing Sedation From Efficacy In Antipsychotic Treatment

Regional/Local August 18 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PDT
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Virtual Event – Distinguishing Sedation From Efficacy In Antipsychotic Treatment

This is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; and San Diego, Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, CA.

In this presentation, the objectives are to:

  • Recognize the symptoms of acute agitation in an emergency department setting
  • Understand the potential importance of minimizing sedation in the treatment of acute agitation in patients with schizophrenia
  • Distinguish sedation from efficacy in antipsychotic treatment
  • Understand the physiologic mechanisms for sedation and pharmacologic considerations when selecting an antipsychotic

Featuring

Laura-Brennan

Laura Brennan, PhD (OPDC)

Medical Science Liaison

John-Awad

John Awad, MD (OPDC)

Sr. Medical Science Liaison

Speakers John Awad, MD, BPharm and Laura Brennan, PhD are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

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