Intramuscular droperidol, olanzapine, midazolam, or lorazepam to treat methamphetamine intoxication in the emergency department

Key Points

• Intramuscular droperidol, olanzapine, midazolam, or lorazepam proved effective in treating methamphetamine intoxication.
• Midazolam exhibited significant efficacy, showing improvements in symptoms for the majority of cases within 30 minutes.
• Observational analysis compared four medications administered intramuscularly, exploring their individual effects on intoxicated patients.
• Findings highlight the need for standardized protocols in emergency settings for treating methamphetamine intoxication.