Haloperidol Lactate

Delirium, Schizophrenia, Schizophrenia + 9 more
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Haloperidol Lactate

What is Haloperidol Lactate

HaloperidolThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryHaloperidol is a medication used to treat psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. It works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, reducing the overproduction of dopamine which is believed to cause these conditions. Haloperidol is generally effective and well-tolerated, and is one of the most commonly used antipsychotic medications worldwide. It is normally prescribed to treat “positive” symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations, hearing voices, and disorganized speech. However, it can also cause side effects such as movement disorders, sedation, weight gain, and prolactin changes. Haloperidol has largely been replaced by newer
Haldolis the brand name
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Haloperidol Lactate Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Haldol
Haloperidol
1971
300

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Haloperidol, otherwise known as Haldol, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses which include Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome and Tourette Syndrome .
Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome
Helps manage Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome
Helps manage Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome

Effectiveness

How Haloperidol Lactate Affects PatientsHaloperidol is an effective treatment for positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hearing voices or hallucinations. However, it can also cause serious side effects like movement disorders, sedation, weight gain, and changes in levels of the hormone prolactin. Haloperidol is more likely to cause these side effects than other similar drugs, but also works better for reducing schizophrenia symptoms. It works by affecting dopamine pathways in the brain that control symptoms and side effects. In some cases, haloperidol can cause serious and even potentially fatal conditions like Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), QT-prolongation, and
How Haloperidol Lactate works in the bodyHaloperidol works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain. It is used for treating psychosis, as the overproduction of dopamine is linked to it. Haloperidol is a strong antagonist of the dopamine receptor D2, mainly in the mesolimbic and mesocortical systems of the brain. It also inhibits the effects of dopamine and increases its turnover. It binds more tightly than dopamine to the D2 receptor. It blocks post-synaptic dopamine (D2) receptors, eliminating dopamine neurotransmission and leading to relief from delusions and hallucinations. Haloperidol also has antiemetic activity and can cause extrapy

When to interrupt dosage

The quantity of Haloperidol Lactate is contingent upon the diagnosed situation, including Palliative Care, aggressive response and phencyclidine. The amount of dosage is outlined in the table below, based on the method of delivery.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
phencyclidine
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Liquid, Solution - Intramuscular
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Liquid, Solution - Intramuscular
Schizophrenia
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Liquid, Solution - Intramuscular
Palliative Treatment
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Liquid, Solution - Intramuscular
Severe Disruptive Behaviour Disorders
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Liquid, Solution - Intramuscular
Tourette Syndrome
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Liquid, Solution - Intramuscular
Aggression
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Liquid, Solution - Intramuscular
Nausea
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Liquid, Solution - Intramuscular
Huntington Disease
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Liquid, Solution - Intramuscular
Delirium
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Liquid, Solution - Intramuscular
severe Hyperactivity
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Liquid, Solution - Intramuscular
Schizophrenia
5.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 20.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.5 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 70.52 mg/mL, 141.04 mg/mL
, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Liquid, Solution - Intramuscular

Warnings

Haloperidol Lactate Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Coma
Do Not Combine
Asthma
Do Not Combine
Parkinson's Disease
Do Not Combine
Mental Depression
Do Not Combine
Basal Ganglia Lesions
Do Not Combine
Mental Depression
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Haloperidol Lactate.
Common Haloperidol Lactate Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Haloperidol.
Amisulpride
Major
Haloperidol may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.
Azelastine
Major
Haloperidol may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Cariprazine
Major
The metabolism of Cariprazine can be decreased when combined with Haloperidol.
Eliglustat
Major
The metabolism of Eliglustat can be decreased when combined with Haloperidol.
Haloperidol Lactate Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe lowest toxic dose of this drug when taken orally by rats has been found to be 71mg/kg.
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Haloperidol Lactate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Haloperidol Lactate?

285 active studies are presently investigating the utility of Haloperidol Lactate for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Palliative Care and Phencyclidine-related conditions.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Schizophrenia
108 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 1
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
16 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 1
Schizophrenia
33 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Huntington Disease
5 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3
Aggression
0 Actively Recruiting
Nausea
0 Actively Recruiting
Severe Disruptive Behaviour Disorders
0 Actively Recruiting
Tourette Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
Palliative Treatment
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Delirium
31 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
phencyclidine
0 Actively Recruiting
severe Hyperactivity
0 Actively Recruiting

Haloperidol Lactate Reviews: What are patients saying about Haloperidol Lactate?

4.3Patient Review
10/30/2011
Haloperidol Lactate for Delirium
I was put on hospice due to cancer and began using this drug. So far, it has given me the best results out of all the others.
2.3Patient Review
4/13/2013
Haloperidol Lactate for Aggressive Behavior
I was so angry after they gave me this shot. It did nothing to calm me down, if anything it made me more mad. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
2.3Patient Review
8/26/2009
Haloperidol Lactate for Schizophrenia
My daughter is still experiencing halucinations even though she's on a high dosage of the medication.
1Patient Review
2/27/2009
Haloperidol Lactate for Tourette's
My tourettes symptoms have gotten worse since I started this treatment. I've been having a lot of motor tics and screaming.
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Patient Q&A Section about haloperidol lactate

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the difference between haloperidol and haloperidol lactate?

"It can be taken orally as a tablet or concentrate, or as a nasal spray. It can also be given as an injection, either as a short-acting solution or as a long-acting preparation."

Answered by AI

Can Haldol make you lactate?

"For males, it may result in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged breasts.

Despite the fact that many people using this medication don't experience serious side effects, there is still a possibility that haloperidol may increase prolactin levels in the body. This chemical increase can have different effects in males and females. For females, it may cause unwanted breast milk, missed or stopped periods, or difficulty getting pregnant. For males, it may lead to decreased sexual ability, infertility, or enlarged breasts."

Answered by AI

What is haloperidol lactate used for?

"Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Haloperidol also can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Haloperidol is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Haloperidol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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How long does haloperidol lactate last?

"Haloperidol is a medication that is injected into a muscle usually every 3-4 weeks."

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Clinical Trials for Haloperidol Lactate

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