haloperidol
Butyrophenone class drug
Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and severe agitation.
It works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain and is known for its potency and fast action, making it a common choice in psychiatric emergencies.
The drug is also used to manage Tourette syndrome and severe nausea.
Side effects can include involuntary muscle movements and sedation.
It is sold under brand names including Haldol.
Psychiatric medication blocking dopamine
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- psychosisSevere reality detachment
- delusionsFirmly held false beliefs
- hallucinationsPerceptions without external cause
schizophrenia · mania · bipolar · chlorpromazine · first-generation · typical · receptor · antagonist
Acute mental disorientation
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- ICUAcute care ward
- hospiceTerminal illness comfort program
- palliativeOffering relief, not remedy
terminal · postoperative · aggression · combative · restraint · chemical restraint · behavioral · dementia
Movement disorder causing postures
- parkinsonismMotor syndrome with tremor, rigidity
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- rigidityState of being unbending
- QT prolongationAbnormal heart repolarization delay
sedation · hypotension · weight gain · prolactin · anticholinergic · dry mouth · constipation · black box warning
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- palliative careRelief-focused medicine for illness
- emesisStomach contents expelled orally
Administered via needle
- intramuscularInto muscle tissue
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- oralOf the mouth
- liquidFree-flowing substance
concentrate · depot · IV · dosage · milligrams · acute · maintenance · long-acting
neuroleptic
Psychiatric medication blocking dopamine
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- psychosisSevere reality detachment
- delusionsFirmly held false beliefs
hallucinations · schizophrenia · mania · bipolar · chlorpromazine · first-generation · typical · receptor · antagonist · negative symptoms
delirium
Acute mental disorientation
palliative · terminal · postoperative · aggression · combative · restraint · chemical restraint · behavioral · dementia · geriatric
dystonia
Movement disorder causing postures
- parkinsonismMotor syndrome with tremor, rigidity
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- rigidityState of being unbending
QT prolongation · sedation · hypotension · weight gain · prolactin · anticholinergic · dry mouth · constipation · black box warning
nausea
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- palliative careRelief-focused medicine for illness
- emesisStomach contents expelled orally
injectable
Administered via needle
- intramuscularInto muscle tissue
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- oralOf the mouth
liquid · concentrate · depot · IV · dosage · milligrams · acute · maintenance · long-acting · inpatient
haloperidollevodopa
Dopamine precursor medication
dopamine · amphetamine · methamphetamine · cocaine · LSD
haloperidolLSD
Psychedelic hallucinogen
psilocybin · mescaline · DMT · psychedelics · hallucinogens