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Haloperidol

Brand: Haldol

Typical antipsychoticUsed for: Schizophrenia, acute agitationCNS & Psychiatric
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Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis.

Caution
Tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and QT prolongation (especially IV).

Common side effects

  • Muscle stiffness and tremor
  • Restlessness (akathisia)
  • Tardive dyskinesia
  • QT prolongation

Key interactions

  • Additive QT risk with other QT-prolonging drugs
  • Additive sedation with CNS depressants

Counseling points

  • Report involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or limbs
  • Rise slowly to reduce dizziness
  • Do not stop abruptly
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