HALOPERIDOL (haldol) Flashcards
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Haloperidol (Haldol)
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Name/Class: HALOPERIDOL (Haldol)/Antipsychotic
Description: Haloperidol is believed to block dopamine receptors in the brain associated with mood and behavior,is a potent antiemetic, and impairs temperature regulation.
Indications: Acute psychotic episodes.
Contraindications: Parkinson’s disease, seizure disorders, coma, alcohol depression, CNS depression, and thyrotoxicosis, and with other sedatives.
Precautions: Orthostatic Hypotension
Dosage/Route: 2 to 5 mg IM. Normally mixed with Benadryl to avoid EPS Reactions
