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Haloperidol is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder in which a person develops unreal thoughts and behavior). It is also used to treat Tourette syndrome (chronic multiple motor and vocal problems and involuntary responses) in adults and children. Haloperidol can also be used for treating psychosis, mania, severe behavior problems in adults and children. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. Haloperidol is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

• Schizophrenia

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.

Adult Dose: Oral Psychoses Adult: 0.5-5 mg bid/tid, may increase up to 100 mg daily in severe or resistant cases. Usual maintenance: 3-10 mg daily. Tourette's syndrome; Severe tics Adult: Initially, 0.5-1.5 mg tid. Up to 30 mg daily may be required in Tourette's syndrome; adjust dose carefully to obtain optimum response; usual maintenance: 4 mg daily. Short-term adjunct in severe anxiety or behavioral disturbances Adult: 0.5 mg bid. Restlessness and confusion Adult: 1-3 mg every 8 hr. Intractable hiccup Adult: 1.5 mg tid, adjust according to response. Intramuscular Acute psychosis Adult: Doses range from 2-10 mg, may be given every hr or at intervals of 4-8 hr, until symptoms are controlled. Max: 18 mg/day. For emergency control of severely disturbed patients: Up to 18 mg may be given IV/IM. Elderly: PO: Lower initial doses and more gradual adjustments recommended; 0.25-0.5 mg PO q8-12hr initially IM (prompt-acting): Lower adult doses and longer dosing intervals recommended compared with typical adult doses Child Dose: 12 years: Moderate disease, 0.5-2 mg PO q8-12hr initially; severe disease, 3-5 mg PO q8-12hr; not to exceed 30 mg/day Tourette Disorder 3-12 years: 0.5 mg/day PO initially; dose increased by 0.5 mg every 5-7 days until therapeutic effect achieved, then reduced to lowest effective maintenance level of 0.05-0.075 mg/kg/day PO divided q8-12hr >12 years: 0.5-2 mg PO q8-12hr initially; if severe symptoms necessitate increased dosage, titrate upward to 3-5 mg PO q8-12hr; if patient remains inadequately controlled, daily doses up to 100 mg have been used (safety not determined) Behavioral Disorders 3-12 years: 0.5 mg/day PO initially; dose increased PRN by 0.5 mg every 5-7 days until therapeutic effect achieved, then reduced to lowest effective maintenance level of 0.05-0.075 mg/kg/day PO divided q8-12hr Acute Agitation 12 years: 0.5-3 mg PO, repeated in 1 hour PRN; alternatively, 2-5 mg IM, repeated in 1 hr PRN

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. Haloperidol may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Common: • 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

[UNSAFE] Haloperidol may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Haloperidol helps treat schizophrenia. It is less likely to cause weight gain as compared to other similar medicines. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Haloperidol may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause increased dizziness. Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements or have difficulty controlling movements. It may affect how your body regulates your temperature. Avoid getting dehydrated and drink plenty of fluids. Your doctor may check your heart function and level of electrolytes such as sodium and magnesium before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Do not stop taking Haloperidol without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

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

Carbamazepine and rifampicin reduce plasma concentrations. Symptoms of CNS depression may be enhanced by CNS depressants e.g. alcohol, hypnotics, general anaesthetics, anxiolytics and opioids. May reduce antihypertensive action of guanethidine. May increase risk of arrhythmia when used with drugs that prolong QT interval or diuretics that can cause electrolyte imbalance. May increase plasma levels of haloperidol when used with clozapine or chlorpromazine. Potentially Fatal: Increases lithium blood levels and may predispose to neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

[UNSAFE] Haloperidol may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Haloperidol 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.

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

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Haloperidol is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Haloperidol 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. [CAUTION] Haloperidol should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Haloperidol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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