Haloperidol

Question 1

Haloperidol Trade Name?

Answer 1

Haldol

Question 2

Haloperidol Classification?

Answer 2

Antipsychotic

Question 3

Haloperidol Mechanism?

Answer 3

Mesolimbic/mesocortical dopamine (D1/D2) antagonist - inhibits dopamine transmission to the limbic system and prefrontal cortex . reduction in psychotic symptoms (hallucinations, agitation, aggression, disorganized speech)

Question 4

Haloperidol Indications?

Answer 4

-Acute psychotic episode
-Chemical restraint/extreme agitation/combativeness

Question 5

Haloperidol Contraindications?

Answer 5

• CNS depression
• Agitation secondary to shock or hypoxia

Question 6

Haloperidol Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

-Seizures
-drowsiness
-dry mouth
-extrapyramidal symptoms (akathisia, parkinsonism, or
dystonia)
-Tachycardia
-hypotension
-prolonged QT syndrome
-Torsades
-respiratory depression

Question 7

Haloperidol Adult Dose?

Answer 7

5-10mg IM

Question 8

Haloperidol Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

1-3mg IM

Question 9

Haloperidol Onset of Action?

Answer 9

10-20 minutes

Question 10

Haloperidol Duration of Action?

Answer 10

Varies

Question 11

Haloperidol Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

30mg/24 hours, 20mg in 24 hours,

Question 12

Haloperidol Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

IM

Question 13

Haloperidol How Supplied?

Answer 13

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