Haloperidol Flashcards
1
Q
Haloperidol trade name
A
Haldol
2
Q
Haloperidol class
A
Butyrophenone
3
Q
Haloperidol action
A
Blocks dopamine receptors associated with mood and behavior
4
Q
Haloperidol indication
A
Psychosis/sedation
5
Q
Haloperidol contraindication
A
Hypotension, suspected MI, respiratory depression, pregnancy
6
Q
Haloperidol dose/route
A
5 - 10 mg IM
7
Q
Haloperidol side effects
A
Extra pyramidal reactions, insomnia, restless, dry mouth, hypotension, tachycardia
8
Q
Haloperidol other
A
Hypertension common in patients taking antihypertensives
