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Generic Namehaloperidol
Trade NameHaldol
IndicationSchizophrenia, mania, aggressive and agitated patient
ActionAlters the effect of dopamine
Therapeutic ClassAntipsychotic
Pharmacologic Classbutyrophenones
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, muscular rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction) • monitor CBC with differential
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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
Generic Namehaloperidol
Trade NameHaldol
IndicationSchizophrenia, mania, aggressive and agitated patient
ActionAlters the effect of dopamine
Therapeutic ClassAntipsychotic
Pharmacologic Classbutyrophenones
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, muscular rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction) • monitor CBC with differential
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