Haloperidol (Haldol) # Flashcards
Class / Action
Tranquilizer Anti-psychotic / Controls aggression & activity in psychotic pts by blocking dopamine receptors & suppresses the cerebral cortex, limbic, and an anti-cholinergic blocking component if present. It also exhibits strong alpha-adrenergic blocking effects.
Onset / Duration
ONSET: 10min IV (Use ONLY if Emergent); 15-60min IM
DURATION: 12-24hrs
Indications
- Acute psychotic episode
- Control movements and outbursts related to Tourette’s syndrome
- Excited delirium
Contraindications
- CNS depression or Coma or suspected brain damage
- Hypersensitivity to Haloperidol
- Last 3 months of pregnancy
- Alcohol or barbiturate withdrawals
- Parkinson’s disease
Precautions
Potentiates other CNS depressants
Dosage / Administration
Adult: 2-5mg IM preferred over IV use; may repeat to total 10mg
Peds: 3-12y/o 0.025mg/kg IM, MAX Single Dose 5mg; >12y/o 0.05mg/kg IM, MAX Single Dose 5mg. May repeat x1 after contracting Mary Bridge.
Adverse Reactions
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- HypOtension (Orthostatic)
- Dystonia
- Akathisia
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Blurred Vision
- Seizures
- Respiratory Depression
- Cardiac Arrest