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HALOPERIDOL OR HALDOL

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First generation antipsychotic
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Typical antipsychotic

Uses of Haldol:
Acute agitation
Aggression
Acute hypomania
Severe agitation or aggression
Schizophrenia
Substance Induced acute psychosis
Acute Manic or mixed episodes-not for bipolar MDD
Chemotherapy induced N/V
Severe hyperactivity in children
Delirium
Palliative care N/V
Post-op N/V
Tourette syndrome

Be careful with Haldol:
Don’t D/C suddenly, but gradually
If switching, gradually decrease the 1st drug while gradually increasing the new one
Don’t use in children and adolescents
Contact Psychiatrist or Pharmacist if you must use it in children
I.V is even more dangerous because it can lead to Respiratory depression, Extravasation and Death
The above and many more pieces of info like side effects, monitoring etc. could be found here. Enjoy listening!

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