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haloperidol Lactate

Haloperidol Lactate
Haloperidol-Oral


Haloperidol is used to treat symptoms of certain types of mental conditions (e.g., schizophrenia); to control movements or effects of Tourette s syndrome; or to control severe behavioral problems in children.


 
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haloperidol Lactate

Uses
Haloperidol is used to treat symptoms of certain types of mental conditions (e.g., schizophrenia); to control movements or effects of Tourette s syndrome; or to control severe behavioral problems in children.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.
  • Do not freeze liquid forms of Haloperidol Lactate.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include agitation, very dry mouth, unusual drowsiness or deep sleep, slow or shallow breathing, rapid or irregular pulse, and muscle weakness, rigidity, or tremor.

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Haloperidol Injection, USP

How To Use
  • Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs, unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
  • The liquid concentrate form must be measured carefully and diluted with 4 ounces or more of water, milk, juice, or carbonated beverage or it can be mixed into applesauce or pudding.
  • Do not dilute this with coffee, tea, colas or apple juice - the medication may lose effectiveness.
  • Take immediately after diluting.
  • Haloperidol Lactate must be taken as prescribed.
  • Do not stop taking Haloperidol Lactate suddenly without consulting your doctor.
  • Some conditions may worsen if the medication is suddenly stopped.
  • It may take up to two weeks before the full effects of Haloperidol Lactate are noted.

Side Effects
  • May cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision.
  • Use caution performing tasks that require alertness.
  • If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Other side effects include stomach upset, loss of appetite, headache, drooling, dry mouth, sweating, sleep disturbances or restlessness.
  • These should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, aching muscles and joints, unusual bleeding or bruising, tremors, involuntary movements of the face/tongue/or mouth (chewing movements, puckering, or twitching tongue).
  • Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fainting, fast/irregular heartbeat.
  • In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Haloperidol Lactate, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before taking haloperidol, tell your doctor if you have the following: difficulty urinating, Parkinson s disease, glaucoma, lung disease, heart or blood vessel disease, seizure disorder, kidney or liver problems, thyroid problems, prostate problems, drug allergies.
  • Haloperidol Lactate decreases your ability to regulate body temperature, resulting in severe chilling.
  • Do not swim in extremely cold water.
  • Haloperidol Lactate can reduce sweating making you susceptible to overheating.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise in hot weather and saunas.
  • Use of alcohol and other sedative type medications can lead to extreme drowsiness.
  • Haloperidol Lactate can increase sensitivity to sunlight.
  • Avoid prolonged exposure.
  • Wear a sunscreen and protective clothing.
  • Haloperidol Lactate should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Haloperidol is excreted into breast milk.
  • Do not breast-feed while using Haloperidol Lactate.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered and take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced times.
  • Do not double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: lithium, carbamazepine, fluoxetine, methyldopa, phenytoin, barbiturates, anticholinergic drugs (e.g., propantheline), drugs used for Parkinson s disease or other conditions affecting muscle control, narcotic pain medications (e.g., codeine).
  • Report other drugs which affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation), such as: dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, sparfloxacin, water pills (diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide).
  • Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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