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Leaflet HALOPERIDOL 5mg 5mg / ml solution for injection
- Product code:
- W41933001
- Quantity:
- 5
- Indicated for:
- schizophrenia; bipolar disorder
- Route of administration:
- injectable
- Substance:
- haloperidol (antipsychotic)
- ATC
- N05AD01 — Nervous system | Antipsychotics | Butyrophenone derivatives
Precautions:
Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Hyperglycemia
This medicine may increase blood sugar.
Cardiac risk / QT prolongation / arrhythmias
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
Seizure risk
This medicine may increase the risk of seizures.
Drowsiness / sedation
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication from the butyrophenone class, used to treat severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and acute psychotic episodes. It is also used to control severe agitation, aggressive behavior, and tics associated with Tourette syndrome.
Haloperidol works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, helping to reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. It is also effective in reducing severe nausea and vomiting, particularly in the context of cancer treatments.
Side effects may include drowsiness, muscle stiffness, tremors, dizziness, or an increased risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (involuntary movements). In rare cases, it can cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a serious condition. It is important for the medication to be administered under strict medical supervision.
Haloperidol works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, helping to reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. It is also effective in reducing severe nausea and vomiting, particularly in the context of cancer treatments.
Side effects may include drowsiness, muscle stiffness, tremors, dizziness, or an increased risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (involuntary movements). In rare cases, it can cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a serious condition. It is important for the medication to be administered under strict medical supervision.
General data about HALOPERIDOL 5mg 5mg / ml
- Substance:
- haloperidol
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W41933001
- Concentration:
- 5mg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- solution for injection
- Quantity:
- 5
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for haloperidol
Concentrations available for haloperidol
- 0.5mg
- 1mg
- 2mg
- 2mg/ml
- 50mg/ml
- 5mg
- 5mg/ml