Haloperidol
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Neuroleptic. Dopamine receptor antagonist. Standard preparation in butyrophenone active substances with good antipsychotic and distinct antiemetic effect.
IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.
- 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 useThis section has been translated automatically.
As antiemetic: 1-2 mg p.o. every 8-12 hours
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
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.
PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.
Haldol