Drug information

Haloperidol 2 mg GPO


  Indications

1.Treatment of schizophrenia.

2.Treatment of Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome. (uncontrollable urge to repeat certain movements, words or sounds)

3.Haloperidol may be used to treat other conditions as decided by your physician.   Click to listen highlighted text! Indications 1.Treatment of schizophrenia. 2.Treatment of Gilles de la Tourettes syndrome. (uncontrollable urge to repeat certain movements, words or sounds) 3.Haloperidol may be used to treat other conditions as decided by your physician.


  Contraindications and precautions

1.Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components.

2.Use this medication cautiously in pregnant women and lactating women as safety data are not established.

3.Use this medication cautiously in patients with epilepsy.

4.A dose adjustment may be necessary in patients with hepatic impairment or renal impairment or taking certain medications.

If you have any of these conditions, you should inform your physician.

5.Concomitant use with other drugs may result in drug-drug interactions. There are many drugs that may interact with Haloperidol. You should take counsel with physicians or pharmacists.

6.Avoid or abstain from alcohol consumption during treatment.

7.You need to be careful if you drive or operate machinery or work at height.   Click to listen highlighted text! Contraindications and precautions 1.Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components. 2.Use this medication cautiously in pregnant women and lactating women as safety data are not established. 3.Use this medication cautiously in patients with epilepsy. 4.A dose adjustment may be necessary in patients with hepatic impairment or renal impairment or taking certain medications. If you have any of these conditions, you should inform your physician. 5.Concomitant use with other drugs may result in drug-drug interactions. There are many drugs that may interact with Haloperidol. You should take counsel with physicians or pharmacists. 6.Avoid or abstain from alcohol consumption during treatment. 7.You need to be careful if you drive or operate machinery or work at height.


  Recommendations of drug use 

1.This medication must be taken continuously for at least 2 weeks so the medication starts effects, and it may take longer to see full results.

Take the dosage as directed by your physician. Do not increase the dosage or stop taking the medication on your own.

2.If you miss the dose, take the dose as soon as possible after realizing you missed it. If you're getting close to the next dose, skip the dose and take the next dose at its regular time. Don't double the dose.

3.The effects during initial treatment are often side effects of the medication. 

Side effects such as drowsiness, fatigue, increased appetite, or loss of appetite are common. They're usually mild and gradually go away.

4.This medication should be used according to medical advice of physician or pharmacist strictly because the dosage and duration of treatment depend on the type and severity of disease.   Click to listen highlighted text! Recommendations of drug use  1.This medication must be taken continuously for at least 2 weeks so the medication starts effects, and it may take longer to see full results. Take the dosage as directed by your physician. Do not increase the dosage or stop taking the medication on your own. 2.If you miss the dose, take the dose as soon as possible after realizing you missed it. If youre getting close to the next dose, skip the dose and take the next dose at its regular time. Dont double the dose. 3.The effects during initial treatment are often side effects of the medication.  Side effects such as drowsiness, fatigue, increased appetite, or loss of appetite are common. Theyre usually mild and gradually go away. 4.This medication should be used according to medical advice of physician or pharmacist strictly because the dosage and duration of treatment depend on the type and severity of disease.   


Adverse Reactions

1.This medication may cause drowsiness, insomnia, increased weight, headache, blurred vision, dry mouth and throat, abnormal menstruation, breast engorgement and galactorrhea. 

 2.If you take this medication and these symptoms occur such as: agitation, akathisia, muscle spasm, you should inform your physician.

3.If you take this medication and many of these symptoms occur together such as: fever, muscle spasm, myoclonus, agitation, or confusion,

the medication should be discontinued and seek medical advice immediately.   Click to listen highlighted text! Adverse Reactions 1.This medication may cause drowsiness, insomnia, increased weight, headache, blurred vision, dry mouth and throat, abnormal menstruation, breast engorgement and galactorrhea.   2.If you take this medication and these symptoms occur such as: agitation, akathisia, muscle spasm, you should inform your physician. 3.If you take this medication and many of these symptoms occur together such as: fever, muscle spasm, myoclonus, agitation, or confusion, the medication should be discontinued and seek medical advice immediately.


  Drug storage

Store in a dry place, away from heat or light, in original container.   Click to listen highlighted text! Drug storage Store in a dry place, away from heat or light, in original container.


The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only.

If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists.   Click to listen highlighted text! The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only. If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists.


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