Pack size: 1 1 amps  |  Price is for the whole 1 amps

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Haloperidol

Form: Injection 5mg/ml

Indication

Schizophrenia, Delirium, Hiccups, Acute psychosis, Hyperactivity, Aggression, Agitation and confusion, Tic disorders, Tourette syndrome, Chorea, Nausea and vomiting, Dementia.

Administration

May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to minimise GI irritation.

Adult Dose

$49

Child Dose

$4a

Contraindication

Severe toxic CNS depression; preexisting coma; Parkinson's disease; lactation.

Mode of Action

Haloperidol blocks postsynaptic dopamine D1 and D2 receptors in the mesolimbic system and decreases the release of hypothalamic and hypophyseal hormones. It produces calmness and reduces aggressiveness with disappearance of hallucinations and delusions.

Introduction

$4b

Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Schizophrenia']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Abnormality of voluntary movements', 'Constipation', 'Dryness in mouth', 'Increased prolactin level in blood', 'Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)', 'Sleepiness', 'Weight gain']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. If __NAME__ is used, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended. However, patients with severe kidney disease may need to be started at a lower dose as it may cause excessive sleepiness in these patients.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.