13EGP
- Active ingredient
- haloperidol
- Strength
- 1.5 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Manufacturer
- kahira
- Route
- oral.solid
Uses
Used for psychotic disorders, Tourette syndrome, and certain severe behavioral disturbances.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in Parkinson's disease, severe CNS depression, coma, and hypersensitivity.
Side effects
May cause extrapyramidal symptoms, sedation, QT prolongation, hypotension, and tardive dyskinesia.
Warnings
Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis have an increased risk of death when treated with antipsychotics.
How it works
Haloperidol is a potent dopamine D2 receptor antagonist with antipsychotic effects.
Storage
Store at room temperature.