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Haloperidol 0.5% for use in the treatment of mental illness. When using the drug, you need to be prescribed a doctor's prescription to avoid dangerous side effects. Here is some information to help you understand what Haloperidol 0.5% is.
1. Uses of the drug Haloperidol 0.5%
Haloperidol 0.5% drug has the main ingredient Haloperidol with a content of 5 mg. In addition, the drug is also combined with some other excipients to achieve a concentration of 0.5%. Haloperidol is a component that acts on the nervous system and extrapyramidal system. By its ability to interact with the central nervous system, Haloperidol 0.5% can be effective for patients suffering from diseases such as vomiting, psychosis, psychomotor agitation, memory impairment or anxiety. .
When taking Haloperidol 0.5%, you need to ask your doctor about the indications for use. Due to the nature of antipsychotic drugs, there are many side effects, so you need to be careful to use them exactly as directed by your doctor. Haloperidol 0.5% is indicated for the treatment of:
Agitated states; Psychotic ; Patients often experience delirium under the influence of alcohol; People with chronic mental syndromes; Uncontrollable vomiting after chemotherapy or radiation.
2. Dosage and how to use Haloperidol 0.5%
Haloperidol 0.5% is prepared in the form of a measuring solution, each tube reaches 1 ml. Haloperidol 0.5% solution is used for injection for patients. Usually your doctor will order an intramuscular injection. Depending on each patient, the use of intravenous infusion may also be considered.
Dosage of the drug Haloperidol 0.5% is indicated according to specific conditions. However, you can refer to the injection dose for psychiatric patients and cancer patients. In cases where there are no references, you should ask more doctors and pharmacists for advice and answers.
Dosage for Psychiatric Patients: In the psychiatric ward, the actual severity of the patient's illness will determine the specific dose. In which the dose of injection can fluctuate at 1 - 4 ampoules per day. Dosage for cancer patients: Intramuscular injection: Each time using 1 ampoule, the number of times a day will be specified by the doctor. Intravenous infusion: Infusion according to actual needs with a dose of 1 ampoule for each time.
3. Precautions before taking Haloperidol 0.5%
Before using Haloperidol 0.5%, patients should learn briefly about the group of subjects contraindicated to use the drug. Usually, patients with a history of allergy to Haloperidol will have to change to another drug. In addition, if you are in the following cases, you should avoid taking Haloperidol 0.5%:
Parkinson's disease. Are taking medications that have a risk of interacting with Haloperidol 0.5% such as Levodopa. Children. Elderly. Women during and after pregnancy. Patients with pathological syndromes related to the circulatory system. Workers or drivers often work with machines or require work that requires concentration. Patients at risk or undergoing treatment for liver failure.
4. Haloperidol 0.5% side effects
Haloperidol 0.5% can cause serious problems when used. In addition to using the correct dose, regular health checks are also a way to evaluate the effects of Haloperidol 0.5%. You need to pay attention to some of the following side effects for timely detection and early treatment:
Neck spasm; Convulsions; Hard jaws; Extrapyramidal syndrome ; Sleep disorders cause the patient to sleep more during the day; Lower blood pressure; Metabolic and endocrine disorders; Dysmenorrhea ; Increase lactation; Amenorrhea ; Increase breast size in men and women; Psychological weakness; Weight gain; Greenstone ; Body temperature increases; Uncontrollable sweating; Decreased blood count readings on examination; Thrombocytopenia; Loss of granulocytes.
5. Interaction with Haloperidol 0.5%
Levodopa can interact quickly when used with Haloperidol 0.5%. These are 2 drugs that are not allowed to be taken at the same time. In addition, you need to avoid using Haloperidol 0.5% with Alcohol to reduce the risk of overdose.
When taking Haloperidol 0.5%, you need to regularly check parameters such as blood pressure, blood count index. Avoid taking Haloperidol 0.5% with other blood pressure medications or antidepressants to reduce the risk of neurological effects.
The interaction of drugs of the same type always carries a risk of overdose. But food interactions can also be serious problems. If you regularly use stimulants or unhealthy foods, you should give up early to ensure the effectiveness of Haloperidol 0.5%.
Haloperidol 0.5% is listed in the list of toxic drugs in Group B. Therefore, it cannot be used arbitrarily without the permission of the doctor. Patients with psychological treatment with psychotropic drugs, if there is no follow-up doctor, will make the disease worse. To ensure the safety of using Haloperidol 0.5%, you should go to the hospital for a check-up so that your doctor can provide advice to help you understand what Haloperidol 0.5% is. At the same time, it is possible to assess the appropriateness of the drug to the disease condition being treated.
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