Treatment of delirium with ramelteon: initial experience in three patients

Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2011 Jul-Aug;33(4):407-9. doi: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2011.03.013. Epub 2011 May 20.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

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

Substances

  • Indenes
  • Psychotropic Drugs
  • ramelteon