Haloperidol
Generic Name: Haloperidol
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, severe behavioral problems
Psychosis, agitation
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
0.5-5 mg 2 to 3 times a day
0.05-0.15 mg/kg/day
0.5-2 mg 2 to 3 times a day
30 mg/day
N/A
Use with caution
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), sedation
Tardive dyskinesia, NMS, QT prolongation
Parkinson's disease, severe CNS depression
Increased mortality in elderly with dementia-related psychosis
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
CNS depressants, QTc prolonging drugs
N/A
Avoid
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Use only if benefit outweighs risk
Not recommended
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Avoid driving, risk of EPS
Take as soon as remembered, do not double dose
ECG, movement disorders
Content for Haloperidol was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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