Haloperidol

Question 1

Indications for Haloperidol

Answer 1

• Acute psychotic crisis
• Psychosis/Excited Delirium
• Cannabis Hyperemesis

Question 2

Dosages for Haloperidol

Answer 2

Acute psychotic crisis: 2.5 – 5.0 mg IV/IM q 15 minutes prn; max total dose of 10 mg

Cannabis Hyperemesis: 1 - 2.5mg IV/IM
*Administer a single dose of 2.5 mg IM only for patients > 65 years of age or older.

Ped: 0.05mg/kg IM to a single max 5mg q 15minutes to a total max of 10mg

Question 3

Contraindications for Haloperidol

Answer 3

• Parkinson’s disease
• Hypersensitivity to drug or components
• Coma or CNS depression
• Narrow angle glaucoma
• History of seizures