Haloperidol

Antipsychotic Drug

Drug class: Typical Antipsychotic

Haloperidol (HALDOL) (中文:氟哌啶醇)

Common Strengths of Haloperidol Tablet

Haloperidol are available in the following strengths:

• Tablets: 1 mg, 1.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg
• Oral drops: 2 mg/mL
• Injectable solution: 5 mg/mL, 50 mg/mL and 100 mg/mL (decanoate)

Drug Trade Names of Haloperidol Tablet

• Haldol
• Serenace

Drug Usage

• Treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses
• Control of tics and vocal utterances in Tourette's disorder
• Management of agitation, delirium, and acute psychosis

Mechanism of Action

Halperidol is a potent dopamine D₂ receptor antagonist in the brain.

Route of Administration

• Oral (tablets and liquid)
• Intramuscular injection
• Intravenous injection

Dosages

For schizophrenia/psychosis in adults:

• Oral: 0.5 - 5 mg 2 - 3 times daily, up to 30 mg/day for severe cases
• IM (lactate): 2 - 5 mg every 4 - 8 hours as needed, max 20 mg/day
• IM (decanoate):10 - 20 times daily oral dose given monthly