Haloperidol Tablets

Utilized to manage schizophrenia or acute psychiatric conditions formulated to alleviate severe agitation.

Strengths: 5 · 10mg

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Medicine details

Conditions
Alternative names

Haldol; Serenace

Therapeutic class

Antipsychotic

Pharmacological class

Butyrophenone

Known off-label uses

nausea; vomiting; hiccups

Minor side effects

dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth

Moderate side effects

extrapyramidal symptoms; insomnia; agitation

Dosage forms

Tablet

Administration route

Oral use

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

Janssen-Cilag

Onset Time

30–60 minutes

Duration

12–24 hours

Storage instructions

Store below 25°C, away from sunlight and moisture.

Drug interactions

Alcohol; Lithium

Age restrictions

Use with caution in elderly patients.

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to haloperidol; comatose states; central nervous system depression; Parkinson's disease

Precautions and warnings

may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; regular heart monitoring recommended; avoid sudden withdrawal

Serious side effects

tardive dyskinesia — requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome — requires immediate medical attention; QT prolongation — requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Utilized to manage schizophrenia or acute psychiatric conditions formulated to alleviate severe agitation.

Mechanism of action

Haloperidol is a potent antipsychotic that works by blocking dopamine D2 receptors in the brain, which helps to stabilize mood and reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and excessive agitation associated with various psychiatric disorders.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary after medical consultation. Breastfeeding: Not recommended due to secretion into breast milk.

Haloperidol Tablets

Utilized to manage schizophrenia or acute psychiatric conditions formulated to alleviate severe agitation.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Haloperidol
  • Listed indication(s): Schizophrenia, Acute Psychosis, Severe Agitation

Usually available as

  • 180 tablets - 5 mg1447-5-mg-17451
  • 120 tablets - 10 mg1447-10-mg-17455