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Int J Psychiatry Med · Jan 2014
Ramelteon for the treatment of delirium in elderly patients: a consecutive case series study.
- Akihiro Tsuda, Katsuji Nishimura, Eiko Naganawa, Tempei Otsubo, and Jun Ishigooka.
- Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan.
- Int J Psychiatry Med. 2014 Jan 1;47(2):97-104.
ObjectiveMelatonin is effective in the prevention and treatment of delirium. Ramelteon has few adverse effects and higher affinity for MT1 and MT2 receptors than melatonin. The aim of the present study was to determine the efficacy of ramelteon in elderly patients with delirium caused by different primary diseases/conditions.MethodWe treated 10 consecutive elderly patients having delirium with ramelteon.ResultsOf the 10 patients, six showed improvement, and no marked adverse effects were observed.ConclusionsOur study suggested that ramelteon was a safe and useful alternative to melatonin for the treatment of delirium in elderly patients. Randomized, controlled studies are necessary to confirm the therapeutic benefits of ramelteon.
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