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Haloperidol (Haldol) Target Symptoms
  • treat acute and chronic psychoses

  • combative kids w/ severe behavior problems
  • suppress narcotic withdrawal symptoms
  • schizophrenia resistant to other drugs
Haloperidol (Haldol) side effects

NVD


dry mouth


headache


dizziness


drowsiness,


insomnia


anxiety,


skin rash, itching,


spontaneous eye movements


mood changes
Haloperidol (Haldol) Adverse or Toxic Effects
EPS
achs
NMS

Extra-pyramidal Side Effects (EPS)

Tardive Dyskinesia- musle spasms of tongue, fingers, toes, neck, trunk, or pelvis.


Dystonia-muscle cramps of the head and neck


Akathisia- internal/external fidgeting


Pseudoparkinson- stiffening of face, body, arms, and legs.

Anticholinergic Side Effects (achs)
dry mouth and eyes,
blurred vision
urinary retention
constipation
agitation
sedation
sexual dysfunction