Haloperidol Indication.
For the treatment of schizophrenic patients who require prolonged parenteral antipsychotic therapy also used in Tourette's syndrome and Severe hyperactivity.
Haloperidol Contraindications.
Since the pharmacologic and clinical actions of Haloperidol Decanoate 50 and Haloperidol Decanoate 100 are attributed to Haloperidol (haloperidol) as the active prescription, Contraindications, Warnings, and additional information are those of Haloperidol, modified only to reflect the prolonged action. Haloperidol is contraindicated in severe toxic central nervous system depression or comatose states from any cause and in individuals who are hypersensitive to Haloperidol or have Parkinsonis disease.
Haloperidol Prescription.
Haloperidol is prescribed to treat psychotic disorders and symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and hostility and to control muscular tics of the face, neck, hands, and shoulders. It is also used to treat severe behavioral problems in children and in hyperactive children (short-term use).
A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat schizophrenia and other psychoses. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorders, ballism, and tourette syndrome (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in mental retardation and the chorea of huntington disease. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable hiccups. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279)
How should Haloperidol be used?
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Haloperidol comes as a tablet and liquid concentrate to take by mouth. It usually is taken two or three times a day.
The liquid concentrate must be diluted before use. It comes with a specially marked dropper for measuring the dose. Ask your pharmacist to show you how to use the dropper if you have difficulty. To dilute the liquid concentrate, add it to at least 2 ounces of milk, water, orange juice, or grapefruit juice just before you take it. If any beverage gets on the dropper, rinse the dropper with tap water before replacing it in the bottle. Do not allow the liquid concentrate to touch your skin or clothing; it can irritate your skin. If you spill the liquid concentrate on your skin, wash it off immediately with soap and water.
Haloperidol is a psychotropic agent indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. It also exerts sedative and antiemetic activity. Haloperidol has actions at all levels of the central nervous system-primarily at subcortical levels-as well as on multiple organ systems. Haloperidol has strong antiadrenergic and weaker peripheral anticholinergic activity; ganglionic blocking action is relatively slight. It also possesses slight antihistaminic and antiserotonin activity.
Haloperidol side effects.
- confusion;
- constipation;
- difficulty breathing or fast breathing;
- difficulty urinating or loss of bladder control;
- drowsiness;
- dry mouth;
- eye pain or discoloration;
- fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat;
- fever;
- fine worm-like tongue movements;
- headache;
- restlessness;
- restlessness or pacing;
- seizures or convulsions;
- severe muscle stiffness;
- shuffling walk;
- skin rash;
- slow, jerky movements;
- tremor;
- unusual bleeding or bruising;
- unusual face, mouth, or jaw movements;
- unusual tiredness or weakness;
- weight gain;
- yellowing of the skin or eyes;
