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Haloperidol

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    Oral / IM / IV
    Haloperidol
    Haldol, Serenace 
    • Mechanism of Action
    • Inhibits dopamine D2 receptors, resulting in reduced dopaminergic transmission within the four dopaminergic pathways. Also inhibits serotonin (5-HT), muscarinic and α1-adrenergic receptors.
    • Pharmacology
    • More extrapyramidal side effects than atypical antipsychotics.

Clinical Use

    • Indications
    • Psychosis – schizophrenia, and related disorders
    • Acute mania
    • Tranquilization – in the acute psychiatric setting
    • Adverse Effects
    • Extrapyramidal – dystonia, akathisia, parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia
    • Hyperprolactinaemia – gynaecomastia, galactorrhoea, infertility, sexual dysfunction
    • Anticholinergic – dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention, delirium
    • Drowsiness
    • Postural hypotension
    • Prolonged QTc
    • Dyslipidaemia
    • Weight gain

Potential Indications
BETA

Mania
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophrenia

Associated Adverse Effects
BETA

Endocrinology
Pituitary Pathology
Male Sexual
Male Infertility
Male Infertility
Neurological
Secondary Parkinsonism
Secondary Parkinsonism
Delirium
Delirium
Nutrition & Metabolic
Secondary Hyperlipidaemia
Secondary Hyperlipidaemia
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Gynaecology
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