haloperidol(Haldol, Haldol Decanoate)
Typical (first-generation) antipsychotic - high potency
Pronunciation
/hæloʊˈpɛrɪdɒl/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- haloperidol
- Brand names
- Haldol, Haldol Decanoate
- Therapeutic class
- Typical (first-generation) antipsychotic - high potency
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take as directed; do not stop suddenly.
- Report stiff muscles, fever, rapid heartbeat (NMS).
- Report involuntary tongue/face movements (tardive dyskinesia).
- IV route - cardiac monitoring required (off-label).
- ### NAPLEX practice notes
Sources
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