EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE

School of Nursing and Midwifery

1113-1117 San Marcelino St. Ermita Manila

Name of Drug
Generic Name: Haloperidol

Classification
Pharmacologic Class:

Mechanism of Action
Therapeutic:

Indication
General Indication:

Trade/Brand Name: Haldol

Typical Antipsychotics

Alters the effects of dopamine

> Organic Psychosis

Patients Dose: 2.5 mg OD

Pregnancy Risk Category:

in the CNS. Also has

> Acute psychotic symptoms

maximum: 100 mg/day

pregnancy category C

anticholinergic and alpha

> Relieve hallucinations,

adrenergic blocking activity

delusions, disorganized

minimum: 0.5-5mg 2-3 times

daily

thinking

Availability: tablets, injection

Source:www.unilab.com

Pharmacokinetics:

Route(s) of Administration:

Onset: 2hr

Oral, IM

Peak: 2-6 hr

Source: nurseslabs.com

Duration: 8-12 hr

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> severe anxiety

> seizure

Contraindication
Contraindication:

Side Effects

Nursing Responsibilities
Before:

> seizure disorder

Seizure, extrapyramidal reactions,

1. Educate pt that drowsiness and

> glaucoma

confusion, drowsiness, restlessness,

dizziness usually subside after a few

> elderly clients

tardive dyskinesia, blurred vision, dry

weeks

eyes. Respiratory depression,

2. Inform pt to avoid alcohol while taking

Drug Interactions:

hypotension, tachycardia, constipation,

drug

Increased hypotension with

dry mouth, anorexia, urinary retention,

3. Tell pt to relieve dry mouth with

antihypertensives

diaphoresis

sugarless gum
During:

Adverse Effect
Extrapyramidal symptoms such as muscle

Stop taking haloperidol and check the pt

with their doctor right away if any of the

rigidity or spasm, shuffling gait, posture

following symptoms while using

leaning forward, drooling, masklike facial

haloperidol confusion, DOB, fast

appearance, dysphagia, akathisia, tardive

heartbeat, high fever, low BP, increased

dyskinesia, headache, seizure

sweating, loss of bladder control, severe

muscle stiffness
After:
Advise pt to take medication as directed.
Take missed doses as soon as
remembered within remaining doses
evenly spaced throughout the day. May
require several weeks to obtain desired
effects. Do not increase dose or

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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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