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Description
HALOPERIDOL TAB 5MG is an antipsychotic medication used to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders.
Primary Medical Uses:
– Management of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
– Treatment of acute psychosis and delirium.
– Control of tics and vocal utterances in Tourette’s syndrome.
– Used in severe behavioral problems and agitation.
Drug Class or Type:
– Typical (first-generation) antipsychotic, classified as a butyrophenone derivative.
General Mechanism of Action:
– Works primarily by blocking dopamine D2 receptors in the brain, which helps reduce psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and agitation.
Common Forms:
– Oral tablets, typically available in 0.5 mg, 1.5 mg, 5 mg, and other strengths; here specifically 5 mg tablets.
Dosage Instructions:
– Dosage varies based on condition severity and patient response.
– For adults, doses often start low and are gradually increased.
– Usual dosages for psychotic disorders range from 1 to 15 mg daily, divided into multiple doses.
– Must be taken exactly as prescribed by a healthcare professional.
Side Effects, Contraindications, or Interactions:
– Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, weight gain, extrapyramidal symptoms (such as tremors, stiffness, restlessness).
– May cause tardive dyskinesia, a potentially irreversible movement disorder with long-term use.
– Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to haloperidol or severe central nervous system depression.
– Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, seizures, or liver impairment.
– Potential interactions with other central nervous system depressants, anticholinergics, and medications that prolong QT interval.
HALOPERIDOL TAB 5MG is prescribed under professional supervision to manage psychiatric symptoms by modulating dopamine activity in the brain.
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