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  2. Haloperidol - Wikipedia

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    Haloperidol, sold under the brand name Haldol among others, is a typical antipsychotic medication. [9] Haloperidol is used in the treatment of schizophrenia , tics in Tourette syndrome , mania in bipolar disorder , delirium , agitation, acute psychosis , and hallucinations from alcohol withdrawal .

  3. Haloperidol decanoate - Wikipedia

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    Haloperidol decanoate is provided in the form of 50 or 100 mg/mL oil solution of sesame oil and benzyl alcohol in ampoules or pre-filled syringes. [6] [7] [9] Its elimination half-life after multiple doses is 21 days. [10] [11] The medication is marketed in many countries throughout the world. [3] [12

  4. Medication package insert - Wikipedia

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    Contraindications - lists situations in which the medication should not be used, for example in patients with other medical conditions such as kidney problems or allergies; Warnings - covers possible serious side effects that may occur (e.g., boxed warning)

  5. Typical antipsychotic - Wikipedia

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    If a scheduled injection of either haloperidol decanoate or fluphenazine decanoate is missed, recommendations for administering make-up injectable dose(s) or providing antipsychotics to be taken by mouth vary by, e.g., how long ago the last injection was and how many previous injections the person has received (i.e., if steady state levels of ...

  6. List of antipsychotics - Wikipedia

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    Antipsychotics by class Generic name Brand names Chemical class ATC code Typical antipsychotics; Acepromazine: Atravet, Acezine: phenothiazine: N05AA04

  7. Antipsychotic switching - Wikipedia

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    In general, contraindications to antipsychotic switching are cases in which the risk of switching outweighs the potential benefit. Contraindications to antipsychotic switching include effective treatment of an acute psychotic episode, patients stable on a LAI antipsychotic with a history of poor adherence, and stable patients with a history of self-injurious behavior, violent behavior, or ...

  8. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Individuals using butyrophenones (such as haloperidol and droperidol) or phenothiazines (such as promethazine and chlorpromazine) are reported to be at greatest risk. However, various atypical antipsychotics such as clozapine , olanzapine , risperidone , quetiapine , and ziprasidone have also been implicated in cases.

  9. Extrapyramidal symptoms - Wikipedia

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    The most common typical antipsychotics associated with EPS are haloperidol and fluphenazine. [4] Atypical antipsychotics have lower D2 receptor affinity or higher serotonin 5-HT2A receptor affinity which lead to lower rates of EPS. [5] Other anti-dopaminergic drugs, like the antiemetic metoclopramide, can also result in extrapyramidal side ...