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Haloperidol is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, tics in Tourette syndrome, mania in bipolar disorder, delirium, agitation, acute psychosis, and hallucinations from alcohol withdrawal. [9][10][11] It may be used by mouth or injection into a muscle or a vein. [9] Haloperidol typically works within 30 to 60 minutes. [9]
Haloperidol decanoate is provided in the form of 50 or 100 mg/mL oil solution of sesame oil and benzyl alcohol in ampoules or pre-filled syringes. [6] [7] [9] Its elimination half-life after multiple doses is 21 days. [10] [11] The medication is marketed in many countries throughout the world. [3] [12
The use of antipsychotics may result in many unwanted side effects such as involuntary movement disorders, gynecomastia, impotence, weight gain and metabolic syndrome. Long-term use can produce adverse effects such as tardive dyskinesia, tardive dystonia, and tardive akathisia.
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Lorazepam is sometimes used as an alternative to haloperidol when there is the need for rapid sedation of violent or agitated individuals, [48] [49] but haloperidol plus promethazine is preferred due to better effectiveness and due to lorazepam's adverse effects on respiratory function. [50]
Clonazepam, like other benzodiazepines, may impair a person's ability to drive or operate machinery. The central nervous system depressing effects of the drug can be intensified by alcohol consumption, so alcohol should be avoided while taking this medication. Benzodiazepines have been shown to cause dependence.
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15 per 100,000 per year (on neuroleptics) [ 1 ] Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare [ 5 ][ 6 ] but life-threatening reaction that can occur in response to antipsychotic (neuroleptic) medications. [ 1 ] Symptoms include high fever, confusion, rigid muscles, variable blood pressure, sweating, and fast heart rate. [ 1 ]