Here is a detailed overview of Haloperidol Tablet 5 mg, without brand names:
💊 Haloperidol Tablet 5 mg
✅ DESCRIPTION
Haloperidol is a typical antipsychotic medication from the butyrophenone class, primarily used to manage psychotic disorders, acute agitation, and behavioral disturbances. It works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, especially D2 receptors, to reduce psychotic symptoms.
🧪 FORMULATION
- Active Ingredient: Haloperidol 5 mg
- Dosage Form: Oral tablet
- Route of Administration: Oral
- Appearance: Varies (depending on manufacturer)
🌿 NATURE
- Pharmacological Class: First-generation (typical) antipsychotic
- Mechanism of Action:
- Antagonizes dopamine D2 receptors in mesolimbic pathways
- Leads to reduced hallucinations, delusions, and agitation
💊 USES
Psychiatric Uses:
- Schizophrenia
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Acute psychosis
- Delusional disorders
- Severe agitation or violent behavior
- Mania (short-term management)
- Tourette syndrome (vocal/motor tics)
Other Uses:
- Behavioral problems in children (low-dose, short-term)
- Nausea and vomiting in palliative care (off-label)
- Delirium (with caution, especially in elderly)
🌟 ADVANTAGES
- Effective in controlling positive symptoms of psychosis
- Rapid onset in acute situations
- Oral and injectable forms available
- Used in both psychiatric and general medicine (e.g., for delirium)
⚠️ PRECAUTIONS
Common Side Effects:
- Drowsiness or sedation
- Extrapyramidal symptoms (e.g., tremors, rigidity, restlessness)
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
Serious Side Effects:
- Tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements, especially with long-term use)
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) – rare but life-threatening
- QT interval prolongation → risk of serious arrhythmias
- Seizures
- Hypotension (especially in elderly)
Contraindications:
- Parkinson’s disease
- CNS depression (e.g., from alcohol or sedatives)
- Known hypersensitivity
- History of QT prolongation or cardiac arrhythmias
Use in Special Populations:
- Elderly: Start with low dose; increased risk of falls and cardiac effects
- Pregnancy/Lactation: Use only if clearly needed
- Children: Use only under specialist supervision
🧊 STORAGE
- Store at 15°C to 25°C
- Protect from light, heat, and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in original packaging