Manufacturer: Johnson & Johnson Ltd
Salt Composition : Haloperidol(5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Halopidol 5mg Tablet can also be used for treating psychosis, mania, severe behavior problems in adults and children. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Halopidol 5mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Haloperidol undergoes extensive metabolism in the liver, with only around 1% of the drug originally administered being excreted in the urine unchanged. The main mode of hepatic clearance is through glucuronidation, reduction and oxidation mediated by CYP3A4.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Halopidol
Agitation
Extrapyramidal symptoms
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Muscle spasm
Headache
Box Warning. There is an increased risk of mortality (1.6 to 1.7 times) in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. ...
Cardiovascular Effects. ...
Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions. ...
Tardive Dyskinesia. ...
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) ...
Falls.
Halopidol 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Halopidol 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Halopidol 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If Halopidol 5mg Tablet is used, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
Haloperidol is indicated for the treatment of the manifestations of several psychotic disorders including schizophrenia, acute psychosis, Tourette syndrome, and other severe behavioural states.
Quinidine, buspirone and fluoxetine increase the plasma haloperidol level while carbamazepine, phenobarbital and rifampicin decrease the plasma haloperidol level. The combined use of lithium and haloperidol has been shown to cause encephalopathy, extrapyramidal symptoms, coma and other neurological problems.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Halopidol 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food,
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Halopidol 5mg Tablet helps treat schizophrenia.
It is less likely to cause weight gain as compared to other similar medicines.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Halopidol 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause increased dizziness.
Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements or have difficulty controlling movements.
It may affect how your body regulates your temperature. Avoid getting dehydrated and drink plenty of fluids.
Your doctor may check your heart function and level of electrolytes such as sodium and magnesium before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter.
Do not stop taking Halopidol 5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Halopidol 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Is Halopidol Tablet safe to use when pregnant?
No
Is Halopidol Tablet safe while breastfeeding?
No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?
If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Halopidol Tablet medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Halopidol Tablet. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
