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Haloperidol
Latest prescription information about Haloperidol. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Haloperidol
Pronunciation : ha loe per' i dole
Therapeutic Classification : Psychotherapeutics
ICD Code : Y49.5
Trade Name(s): India- Benzydol-P Tab, Brain-Rest Tab, Cizoren Liqd, Cizoren Plus Tab, Cizoren Tab, Combidol Tab, Depidol Inj, Depidol Tab, Dolcin Tab, Gendol Dispertab, Gendol Inj, Gendol-La Inj, Haldol Tab, Halidace Tab, Halidol Tab, Halobid Tab, Halopace Tab, Halopidol Drops, Halopidol Liqd, Halopidol Tab, Halotex Kit, Haloton Tab, Hexidol Forte Tab, Hexidol Kit 1.5 Kit, Hexidol Kit 5 Kit, Hexidol Plus Tab, Hexidol Tab, Larenase Tab, Lodol Tab, Manodol-1.5 Kit, Manodol-5 Kit, Mindol Amp, Mindol Forte Tab, Mindol Plus Tab, Mindol Tab, Oprex Tab, Relinase Amp, Relinase Kid-Tab, Relinase La Vial, Relinase Tab, Senorm Inj, Senorm Tab, Senorm-La Inj, Seradol Tab, Serenace Amp, Serenace Liqd, Serenace Tab, Trancodol Dispertab, Trancodol Inj, Trihol Tab, Trinace Tab, Trinorm Tab, Zoridol Tab. International- Haldol. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a tranquilizer, prescribed for schizophrenia. It may block certain chemicals in the brain. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with coma, Parkinson’s disease, severe central nervous system depression and hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Acute problems: IM/PO- The recommended dose is 1 mg to 5 mg (up to 10 mg) Maximum: 100 mg daily. IV- The recommended dose is 5 to 10 mg as a single dose. Chronic conditions: 0.5 to 20 mg daily orally How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and concentrated liquid to take by mouth, with or without food. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood disease porphyria, decrease in white blood cells, electrolyte disturbances, high or low blood pressure, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, seizures, abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG), thyroid problems, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), heart diseases, cancer, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may cause sunburn easily. * Avoid becoming overheated; otherwise heatstroke may occur. * Patient may develop with increased risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), involuntary movements with the following symptoms: fever, stiff muscles, confusion, abnormal thinking, fast or irregular heartbeat and sweating. If it is so consult with your doctor. * Rarely it may cause prolonged or painful erection; if it is so consult with your doctor. Side Effects : Heart - Fast heart rate and low/high blood pressure. Central Nervous System - Movement disorder, sleeplessness, restlessness, anxiety, elevated mood, agitation, drowsiness, depression, lethargy, headache, confusion, vertigo and seizures. Body as a Whole - Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells. Liver - Impaired liver function and/or jaundice. Skin - Pimples, photosensitivity and loss of hair. Genitourinary - Spontaneous milk secretion, breast engorgement, menstrual irregularities, breast enlargement in male, impotence, increased sexual drive and urinary retention. Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, increased salivation, indigestion, nausea, vomiting and dry mouth. Respiratory - Asthma. Eye - Visual disturbances. Metabolic - Increased sugar. * It may affect blood sugar; monitor blood sugar regularly while taking this medication. * Avoid contact with people who have infections. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (15°-30°C). |
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