Haloperidol (Haldol)

Question 1

Haloperidol Class?

Answer 1

Antipsychotic, neuroleptic

Question 2

Haloperidol Action?

Answer 2

Blocks dopamine type-2 receptors in the brain thereby altering mood and behavior.

Question 3

Haloperidol Indications?

Answer 3

Acute psychotic episodes, emergency sedation of severely agitated or delirious pts

Question 4

Haloperidol Contraindications?

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity, CNS depression, pregnancy, Parkinson’s disease, seizure disorder, liver or cardiac disease

Question 5

Haloperidol Onset/Duration?

Answer 5

Onset: 30-60 min IM
Duration: 12-24 hrs

Question 6

Haloperidol Dose/Route?

Answer 6

Adult: 5 mg IV or 10 mg IM, q 5-10 min, max of 15 mg.

Peds: Not recommended

Question 7

Haloperidol Side Effects?

Answer 7

Dose-related extrapyramidal reactions, hypotension, nausea/vomiting, blurred vision, drowsiness.