Description
Mechanism of Action:
✔ Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the brain, leading to reduced psychotic symptoms.
✔ Suppresses excessive neurotransmitter activity, which stabilizes mood and behavior.
✔ Has strong anti-emetic properties, making it useful for severe nausea and vomiting.
Indications:
✔ Schizophrenia & Acute Psychosis
✔ Severe Behavioral Disturbances & Agitation
✔ Tourette Syndrome & Tics
✔ Huntington’s Disease (Chorea) Management
✔ Severe Nausea & Vomiting (as an anti-emetic)
Key Benefits:
✅ Effectively reduces hallucinations, delusions, and aggression
✅ Provides rapid symptom relief in acute psychotic episodes
✅ Can be used in the treatment of severe nausea and vomiting
✅ Low-dose formulations help in better dose adjustment and tolerance
Dosage & Administration:
- Recommended Dosage: 2 mg to 10 mg per day, based on clinical condition and response.
- Route of Administration: Oral.
- Food Intake: Can be taken with or without food.
- Doses should be adjusted gradually under medical supervision.
Precautions & Warnings:
- Not recommended for elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis due to increased mortality risk.
- May cause extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), including rigidity, tremors, and dystonia.
- Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, liver impairment, or a history of seizures.
- Should not be abruptly discontinued to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
- Avoid alcohol and CNS depressants while on treatment.
Possible Side Effects:
- Drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision
- Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) such as tremors, stiffness, or involuntary movements
- Dry mouth, constipation, or urinary retention
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Risk of Tardive Dyskinesia with long-term use
Storage & Packaging:
- Store below 30°C, in a dry and dark place, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
- Available in blister packs and bulk packaging as per client requirements.
Manufacturing & Regulatory Compliance:
Manufactured by Aetos Life Care in WHO-GMP certified facilities, ensuring compliance with EU-GMP standards for international markets.
Global Export & Supply:
Aetos Life Care exports Haloperidol Tablets BP 2 mg to Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and CIS countries, offering high-quality and affordable psychiatric medications worldwide.
