Generic Name haloperidol Trade Name Haldol Indication Schizophrenia, mania, aggressive and agitated patient Action Alters the effect of dopamine Therapeutic Class Antipsychotic Pharmacologic Class butyrophenones Nursing Considerations extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia use caution in QT prolongation may cause seizures, constipation, dry mouth, agranulosytosis assess for hallucinations monitor hemodynamics monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome ( fever, […]