Haldol Flashcards
1
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Haldol: generic name
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Haloperidol
2
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Haldol: tradename
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Haldol
3
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Haldol: class
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Antipsychotic
4
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Haldol: action
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CNS depression, inhibits CNS catecholamine receptors: strong anti-dopaminergic and weak anticholinergic
5
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Haldol: indications
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Acute psychotic disorders including manic states, drug induced psychoses and schizophrenia
6
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Haldol: contraindications
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Extreme caution or not at all: Parkinsonism
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Haldol: S. E.
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CNS: extrapyramidal symptoms, especially akathisia and dystonia; occur more frequently than with phenothiazines. Sedation, drowsiness, lethargy, HA, Insomnia, confusion, vertigo, seizures. Neroleptic malignant syndrome
8
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Haldol: supplied
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Haloperidol lactate: injection: 5mg/mL
9
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Haldol: adult dose
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2-5mg IM, not recommended for pedi
