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Haldol Flashcards

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Haldol

Name

A

Haloperidol

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Haldol

Class

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Antipsychotic

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Haldol

Description

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Believed to block dopamine receptors in brain related to mood and behavior, potent anti-emetic, affect temperature control

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Haldol

Indications

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Acute psychotic episodes

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Haldol

ContraIndications

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Parkinsons, Seizures, coma, alcohol depression, CNS depression, thyrotoxicosis, other sedatives

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Haldol

Precautions

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orthostatic hypotension

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Haldol

Dose/Route

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2-5mg IM mixed with benadryl to avoid EPS reaction

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