HALOPERIDOL

Overview

HALOPERIDOL is a Schedule H drug.
Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Haloperidol is used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used to control motor and speech tics in people with Tourette’s syndrome.

Usage

HALOPERIDOL is generally used to treat: Schizophrenia, Tourette Syndrome

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral,

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.

Symptoms of Overdosage

HALOPERIDOL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

HALOPERIDOL : Akathisia, Eyes Blurred Vision, Constipation, Weight Gain, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Drowsiness, Difficulty Urinating, Difficulty Sleeping, Head Headache, Anxiety

Serious Side-Effects

HALOPERIDOL : Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Fever, Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion, Decreased Sweating, Irregular Heartbeat, Dark Colored (brown) Urine

Rare Side-Effects

HALOPERIDOL : Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Dizziness, Chest Pain, Fainting

Disease Interactions

HALOPERIDOL can interfere with: Dementia, Hyperthyroidism, Parkinsonism, Psychosis, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Alcoholism, Myocardial Infarction, Hypotension, Tardive Dyskinesia, Seizure, Angina Pectoris, Long QT Syndrome, Hypokalemia, Hypothyroidism, Acute Renal Failure, Breast Cancer, Hyperprolactinaemia, Neutropenia, Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Technical Classification

HALOPERIDOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS / ANTIPSYCHOTICS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with HALOPERIDOL as Ingredient

AGIDOL 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
AGIDOL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
AGIDOL PLUS 1.5MG TAB	TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG, HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
AGIDOL PLUS 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG
ANDOL 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
ANDOL 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
ANDOL 50MG SYP	HALOPERIDOL 50.0 MG
ANDOL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
BENZYDOL 1.5MG/2MG TAB	TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG, HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
BENZYDOL 10MG/2MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG
BENZYDOL 5MG/2MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG
BENZYDOL P 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
BENZYDOL P 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
BENZYDOL P 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
COMBIDOL KIT 5MG/2MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG
COMBIDOL TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL
DOLTEUS 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
DOLTEUS 2.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 2.5 MG
DOLTEUS 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HALIDACE 0.25MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 0.25 MG
HALIDACE 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
HALIDACE 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
HALIDACE 20MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 20.0 MG
HALIDACE 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HALIDOL 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
HALO 5MG CAP	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HALOBID 0.25MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 0.25 MG
HALOBID 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
HALOBID 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
HALOBID 20MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 20.0 MG
HALOBID 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HALOCER 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
HALOCER 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HALODOL 1.5 TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
HALODOL 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
HALODOL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HALODYL 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
HALODYL 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
HALODYL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HALOP 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
HALOPACE 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
HALOPACE 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HALOPACE INJ	HALOPERIDOL
HALOPIDOL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HALOPIK TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HALOW 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
HALOW 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HALOW INJ	HALOPERIDOL
HALOW LA INJ	HALOPERIDOL
HALOXEL 0.25MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 0.25 MG
HAPDOL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HELINASE 0.25MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 0.25 MG
HELINASE 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
HELINASE 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
HELINASE 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HEXIDOL 1.5 MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
HEXIDOL 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
HEXIDOL 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
HEXIDOL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HEXIDOL PLUS 5MG/2MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG
HIDOL 0.25MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 0.25 MG
HIDOL 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
HPL 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
HPL 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
HPL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
HYPNODOL 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
HYPNODOL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
KIVIDOL 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
KIVIDOL 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
KIVIDOL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
KIVIDOL INJ	HALOPERIDOL
LARENASE 0.25MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 0.25 MG
LARENASE 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
MANODOL 1.5MG/2MG KIT	TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG, HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
MANODOL 5MG/2MG KIT	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG
MINDOL PLUS 5MG/20MG TAB	TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 20.0 MG, HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
MOVADOL LA INJ	HALOPERIDOL 50.0 MG
NEDOL 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
NEDOL 10MG LIQUID	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
NEDOL 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
NEDOL 2MG LIQUID	HALOPERIDOL 2.0 MG
NEDOL 5MG INJ	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
NEDOL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
NUDOL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
NUDOL TAB	HALOPERIDOL
OPREX 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
OPREX 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
RELINASE 0.25MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 0.25 MG
RELINASE 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
RELINASE 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
RELINASE 2.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 2.5 MG
RELINASE 5MG INJ	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
RELINASE 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
RELINASE LA 50MG INJ	HALOPERIDOL 50.0 MG
SENORM 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
SENORM 5MG INJ	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
SENORM INJ	HALOPERIDOL 5 MG
SENORM LA 50MG INJ	HALOPERIDOL 50.0 MG
SERADOL 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
SERADOL 5MG INJ	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
SERENACE 0.25MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 0.25 MG
SERENACE 0.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 0.5 MG
SERENACE 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
SERENACE 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
SERENACE 2MG LIQUID	HALOPERIDOL 2.0 MG
SERENACE 2MG/ML LIQUID	HALOPERIDOL 2.0 MG/ML
SERENACE 5MG INJ 1ML	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
SERENACE 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5 MG
SERENACE AMP	HALOPERIDOL 5 MG/ML
SERENACE LIQD	HALOPERIDOL 2 MG/ML
TALENDOL 0.25MG INJ	HALOPERIDOL 0.25 MG
TALENDOL 0.25MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 0.25 MG
TALENDOL 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
TALENDOL 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
TALENDOL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
TALENDOL PLUS TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG
TALENDOL T 10MG/2MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2.0 MG
THEONASE 0.25MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 0.25 MG
THEONASE 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
THEONASE 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
TRANCODOL 1.5MG TAB DT	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
TRANCODOL 10MG TAB DT	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
TRANCODOL 20MG TAB DT	HALOPERIDOL 20.0 MG
TRANCODOL 5MG INJ	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
TRANCODOL DT 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
TRANCODOL LA 50MG/ ML INJ	HALOPERIDOL 50.0 MG/ML
TRIKONACE 0.25MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 0.25 MG
TRIKONACE 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
TRIKONACE 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
TRIKOTAME 2MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 2.0 MG
TRIKOTAME 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
TYPIDOL 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
TYPIDOL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG
UNIDOL 100MG INJ	HALOPERIDOL 100.0 MG
UNIDOL 50MG CAP	HALOPERIDOL 50.0 MG
UNIDOL 50MG INJ	HALOPERIDOL 50.0 MG
UNIDOL SR 100MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 100.0 MG
ZEEDOL 1.5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 1.5 MG
ZEEDOL 10MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 10.0 MG
ZEEDOL 5MG TAB	HALOPERIDOL 5.0 MG