The use of neuroleptics in the treatment of dementia in old age. A critical analysis with reference to an experiment with a long-acting oral neuroleptic (penfluridol Janssen).
D000368:Aged; D000374:Aggression / Q000187:drug effects; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D003704:Dementia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D009735:Nursing Homes; D010868:Pimozide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010919:Placebos; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012919:Social Behavior / Q000187:drug effects; D014149:Tranquilizing Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D010919:Placebos; D014149:Tranquilizing Agents; D010868:Pimozide