HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable)
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HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable) Drug and Prescription Information
HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable)
HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable) Medication Classification
HALOPERIDOL (Injection)
HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable) Brandname
Haldol
HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable) is used for the Treatment
Haloperidol (ha-loe-PER-i-dole) Treats behavior problems, agitation, and symptoms of Tourette's syndrome.
When To Not Use HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable)
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to haloperidol or if you have Parkinson's disease.
How Should You Use HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable)
Injectable
- Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
- An intramuscular (in-tra-MUS-kyoo-ler) or IM injection is a shot given in your muscle (upper arm, thigh, buttocks).
- This medicine should be given by a person trained to give IM medicine, such as a nurse. If a dose is missed:
- Use your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your usual schedule.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
Proper HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable) Storage
Store HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking lithium, seizure medicine, sedatives, sleeping pills, narcotic pain-killers, muscle relaxants, cold or allergy medicine, or methyldopa (Aldomet®, Aldoril®).
- Avoid drinking alcohol while using this medicine.
HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable) Warnings
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
- Before using this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you have heart or lung disease, a seizure disorder (epilepsy), an enlarged prostate, glaucoma, trouble urinating, depression, or an allergy to tartrazine or aspirin.
- This medicine may make you more sensitive to sunlight and heat. Avoid sunlamps, hot tubs, tanning beds, and saunas. Take care not to get overheated during exercise or outdoor activity. Use a sunscreen when outdoors.
- There is a risk of having tardive dyskinesia (TAR-div dis-ken-EE-zha) while taking this medicine. This causes uncontrollable muscle movements. Discuss this risk with your doctor.
HALOPERIDOL (Injection) (Injectable) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
- Tremors or movements that you cannot control in the face, neck, jaw, or eyes
- Skin rash
- Yellowing of eyes or skin
- Unexplained fever or muscle stiffness If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Drowsiness, depression, or headache
- Dry mouth
- Hallucinations or confusion
- Irregular menstrual periods
- Nausea, vomiting, or constipation
- Trouble sleeping, restlessness
