Novo-Peridol
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Haldol?;Haldol? Decanoate
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Haloperidol LA?;Apo-Haloperidol?;Haloperidol Injection, USP;Haloperidol Long Acting;Haloperidol-LA;Haloperidol-LA Omega;Novo-Peridol;PMS-Haloperidol;PMS-Haloperidol LA
Uses
- It is used to treat schizophrenia. It may take 6 weeks to see the full effect.
- It is used to treat Tourette's syndrome.
- It is used to treat problems with how one acts.
- It is used to treat dementia.
- It is used to treat disabling involuntary movements in Huntington's chorea.
- Haloperidol helps clear thinking.
- It works on helping social interactions, mood, expression of mood, as well as, delusions, paranoia, and look.
Dosing
How to take
- Oral:
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- There is a liquid if you cannot swallow pills. Mix with 1/2 cup of water before drinking.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Shot:
- It may be given as a shot into a muscle.
- It may be given as a shot into a vein.
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