EPISODE · Dec 8, 2022 · 1 MIN

Haloperidol

from Paramedic Drug Cards · host Michael Egan

Trade – Haldol Class – Antipsychotic agent MOA – Selectively blocks postsynaptic dopamine receptors Indications – Psychotic disorders, agitation Contraindications – Depressed mental status, Parkinson disease Side effects – extrapyramidal symptoms, drowsiness, tardive dyskinesia, hypotension, hypertension, VT, sinus tachycardia, QT prolongation, torsades de pointes. Dosing Adult: Mild agitation : 0.5-2mg PO/IM Moderate agitation : 5-10mg PO/IM Severe agitation : 10mg PO/IM Pedi: 1-5mg IM/PO

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