Haloperidol

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Neuroleptic. Dopamine receptor antagonist. Standard preparation in butyrophenone active substances with good antipsychotic and distinct antiemetic effect.

Indication
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  • As an antiemetic during various chemotherapies ( off-label use)
  • Acute psychotic syndromes with delusions, hallucinations, thinking disorders and ego disorders; catatonic syndromes; delirious and other exogenous psychotic syndromes.
  • Chronically progressing endogenous and exogenous psychoses (for symptom suppression and recurrence prophylaxis).
  • Psychomotoric states of arousal.

Dosage and method of use
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As antiemetic: 1-2 mg p.o. every 8-12 hours

Undesirable effects
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When used as an antiemetic, side effects are rare. In long-term psychiatric therapy with psychiatric dosage: gynecomastia, Schwartz-Bartter syndrome, leg and pelvic vein thrombosis, peripheral and facial edema, hyponatremia, priapism, erectile dysfunction.

Preparations
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Haldol

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Off-label use;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020