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HALOPERIDOL

Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication available under the brand name Haldol. It comes in tablet form in doses of 0.5mg to 10mg. Haloperidol works by altering the effects of dopamine in the central nervous system and has anticholinergic and alpha-adrenergic blocking activity. It is used to treat psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions, as well as severe anxiety and seizures. Common side effects include extrapyramidal symptoms, cardiovascular effects, blurred vision, dry mouth, and weight gain. It should be used cautiously in patients with seizure disorders or glaucoma and may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

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HALOPERIDOL

Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication available under the brand name Haldol. It comes in tablet form in doses of 0.5mg to 10mg. Haloperidol works by altering the effects of dopamine in the central nervous system and has anticholinergic and alpha-adrenergic blocking activity. It is used to treat psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions, as well as severe anxiety and seizures. Common side effects include extrapyramidal symptoms, cardiovascular effects, blurred vision, dry mouth, and weight gain. It should be used cautiously in patients with seizure disorders or glaucoma and may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

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DRUG NAME Generic name: haloperidol Brand name: Haldol Preparations: Tablets: 0.

5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg, 10mg

CLASSIFICATION ACTION Antipsychotics Alters the effects of dopamine in the CNS Also has anticholinergic and alphaadrenergic blocking activity. Diminished signs and symptoms of psychoses

INDICATION

ADVERSE EFFECTS CNS: extrapyramidal symptom such as muscle rigidity or spasm, shuffling gait, posture leaning forward, drooling, masklike facial appearance, dysphagia, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia, headache, seizures. CV: tachycardia, arrhythmias, hypertension, orthostatic hypertension. EENT: blurred vision, glaucoma GI: dry

CONTRAINDICATIONS seizure disorder glaucoma elderly clients

NURSING CONSIDERATIONS Assess mental status prior to and periodically during therapy. Monitor BP and pulse prior to and frequently during the period of dosage adjustment. May cause QT interval changes on ECG. Observe patient carefully when administering medication, to ensure that medication is actually taken and not hoarded. Monitor I&O ratios and daily eight. Assess patient for signs and symptoms of dehydration. Monitor for development of

Organic Psychoses acute psychotic symptoms Relieve hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking severe anxiety seizures

mouth, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, weight gain. GU: urinary frequency, urine retention, impotence, enuresis, amenorrhea, gynecomastia Hematologic: anemia, leucopenia, agranulocytosis Skin: rash, dermatitis, phtosensitivity

neuroleptic malignant syndrome (fever, respiratory distress, tachycardia, seizures, diaphoresis, hypertension or hypotension, pallor, tiredness, severe muscle stiffness, loss of bladder control. Report symptoms immediately. May also cause leukocytosis, elevated liver function tests, elevated CPK. Advise patient to take medication as directed. Take missed doses as soon as remembered, witih remaining doses evenly spaced through

out the day. May require several weeks to obtain desired effects. Do not increase dose or discontinue medication without consulting health care professional. Abrupt withdrawal may cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting, GI upset, trembling, or uncontrolled movements of mouth, tongue or jaw.

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