Treats behavior problems, agitation, and symptoms of Tourette's syndrome
Brand Names:
Haldol
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to haloperidol or if you have Parkinson's disease
Uses:
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
An intramuscular (in-tra-MUS-kyoo-ler) or IM injection is a shot given in your muscle (upper arm, thigh, buttocks).
This medicine should be given by a person trained to give IM medicine, such as a nurse.
If a dose is missed:
Use your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your usual schedule.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store your medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
Throw away any unused medicine if the expiration date has passed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking lithium, seizure medicine, sedatives, sleeping pills, narcotic pain-killers, muscle relaxants, cold or allergy medicine, or methyldopa (Aldomet®, Aldoril®).
Avoid drinking alcohol while using this medicine.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Before using this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you have heart or lung disease, a seizure disorder (epilepsy), an enlarged prostate, glaucoma, trouble urinating, depression, or an allergy to tartrazine or aspirin.
This medicine may make you more sensitive to sunlight and heat. Avoid sunlamps, hot tubs, tanning beds, and saunas. Take care not to get overheated during exercise or outdoor activity. Use a sunscreen when outdoors.
There is a risk of having tardive dyskinesia (TAR-div dis-ken-EE-zha) while taking this medicine. This causes uncontrollable muscle movements. Discuss this risk with your doctor.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
Tremors or movements that you cannot control in the face, neck, jaw, or eyes
