Treatment of delirium with ramelteon: initial experience in three patients.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of the present study was to determine the efficacy of ramelteon for treating delirium.

METHODS:

Three patients were prescribed ramelteon for delirium. The severity of the delirium was assessed using the Japanese version of the Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale.

RESULTS:

Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale scores improved after treatment with ramelteon in all cases.

CONCLUSION:

These cases suggest that ramelteon may be beneficial in the treatment of delirium. Randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm the therapeutic benefits.

• Authors: Ryo Kimura, Kohji Mori, Hirokazu Kumazaki, Makoto Yanagida, Satoki Taguchi, Hidenori Matsunaga
• Journal: General hospital psychiatry (Gen Hosp Psychiatry) 2011 Jul-Aug Vol. 33 Issue 4 Pg. 407-9 ISSN: 1873-7714 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 21762839 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Indenes
• Psychotropic Drugs
• ramelteon

Topics

• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Delirium (drug therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Indenes (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Japan
• Middle Aged
• Outcome Assessment, Health Care
• Patient Satisfaction
• Psychotropic Drugs (therapeutic use)
• Severity of Illness Index