Haloperidol (Generic of Haldol)

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Description

Your doctor may prescribe Haldol o treat various mental and behavioral disorders. It belongs to a class of drugs called antipsychotics, which affect the levels of certain chemicals in the brain to help restore balance. It primarily modulates the effect of dopamine.

Haldol is used to manage symptoms associated with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. These conditions involve disturbances in thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and behavior. Haldol helps to reduce hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, allowing individuals to regain a sense of stability and function in their daily lives.

Haldol is typically a chronic medication.


Fact Table

Formula

C21H23ClFNO2

License

US DailyMed

Bioavailability

60–70%

Legal status

Rx-Only

Chemical Name

Haloperidol

Elimination half-life

14–37 hours

Dosage (Strength)

0.5mg

Pregnancy

Consult Doctor

Brands

Generic of Haldol

Protein binding

~90%

PubChem CID

3559

MedlinePlus

a682180

ChEBI

5613

ATC code

N05AD01

DrugBank

DB00502

KEGG

D00136

Routes of administration

By mouth

Directions

Take Haldol exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

The usual dosage is 0.5-10 mg by mouth every 4-6 hours. If you miss a dose, take your next dose as soon as you remember.

It is typically taken orally in tablet or liquid form. The medication may be taken with or without food, but it is important to follow the instructions provided by the healthcare provider.

Ingredients

The active ingredient is haloperidol.

Interactions

Common drug-drug interactions may include:

  • Amitryptiline
  • Alcohol
  • Alprazolam
  • Antidepressants
  • Antihypertensive medications
  • Atropine
  • Barbiturates
  • Benztropine
  • Chlorpromazine
  • Clozapine
  • Diazepam
  • Hyoscyamine
  • Iloperidone
  • Levodopa
  • Lithium
  • Lorazepam
  • Loxapine
  • Lurasidone
  • Parkinson's medications
  • Olanzapine
  • Oxybutynin
  • Quetiapine
  • Quinidine
  • Risperidone
  • Scopolamine
  • Substances that prolong the QT interval
  • Temazepam
  • Thiothixene
  • Thioridazine
  • Trospium

Cautions

Do not stop taking Haldol without talking with your healthcare provider.

Tell your doctor if you are taking central nervous system (CNS) depressants before starting this drug.

Long-term use of Haldol increases the risk of movement disorders like extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) and tardive dyskinesia (TD).

Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver problems.

Side Effects

  • Akathisia
  • Blurred vision
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Extrapyramidal symptoms
  • Galactorrhea
  • Hypotension
  • Nausea
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • Photosensitivity
  • Seizures
  • Tardive dyskinesia
  • Tachycardia
  • Urinary retention

References

  1. Haldol [package insert]. Raritan, NJ: Janssen; 2009.


IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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