This document provides information about the antipsychotic medication haloperidol (Haldol). It lists the generic and trade names, classification, normal dosage range, dosing instructions, mechanisms of action and indications. Nursing implications are outlined which focus on monitoring for common side effects like extrapyramidal reactions and hypersensitivity reactions. Cautions are described for patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes or respiratory insufficiency. Drug interactions and lab alterations are noted. The nursing process of assessment, planning and evaluation is briefly covered.
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This document provides information about the antipsychotic medication haloperidol (Haldol). It lists the generic and trade names, classification, normal dosage range, dosing instructions, mechanisms of action and indications. Nursing implications are outlined which focus on monitoring for common side effects like extrapyramidal reactions and hypersensitivity reactions. Cautions are described for patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes or respiratory insufficiency. Drug interactions and lab alterations are noted. The nursing process of assessment, planning and evaluation is briefly covered.
This document provides information about the antipsychotic medication haloperidol (Haldol). It lists the generic and trade names, classification, normal dosage range, dosing instructions, mechanisms of action and indications. Nursing implications are outlined which focus on monitoring for common side effects like extrapyramidal reactions and hypersensitivity reactions. Cautions are described for patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes or respiratory insufficiency. Drug interactions and lab alterations are noted. The nursing process of assessment, planning and evaluation is briefly covered.
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This document provides information about the antipsychotic medication haloperidol (Haldol). It lists the generic and trade names, classification, normal dosage range, dosing instructions, mechanisms of action and indications. Nursing implications are outlined which focus on monitoring for common side effects like extrapyramidal reactions and hypersensitivity reactions. Cautions are described for patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes or respiratory insufficiency. Drug interactions and lab alterations are noted. The nursing process of assessment, planning and evaluation is briefly covered.
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Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets
Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency
haloperidol Haldol Antipsychotics 0.5 mg PO Q 6 hr
Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
2-6 hr 2 hr 8-12 hr 0.5-5mg 2-3 times daily. Patients with severe symptoms may require up to 100 mg/day Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
Acute and chronic psychotic disorders including schizophrenia, N/A
manic states, drug-induced psychoses. Also useful in managing aggressive or agitated patients. Tourette’s syndrome. Rate of Administation
N/A Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on) Contraindications/warnings/interactions (Why med ordered) Hypersensitivity, narrow angle glaucoma. Bone marrow depression. Alters the effects of dopamine in the CNS. Also has anticholinergic CNS depression. Severe liver or cardiovascular disease. Use and alpha-adrenergic blocking activity. cautiously in geriatric or debilitated patients (dosage reduction required) Cardiac disease; diabetes; respiratory insufficiency. Common side effects
restlessness, tardive dyskinesia, blurred vision, dry eyes. Respiratory depression, hypotension, tachycardia, constipation, dry mouth, anorexia, urinary retention, diaphoresis, Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, hypersensitivity reactions. Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines Lab value alterations caused by medicine (ask patient specifically) Monitor CBC with differential and liver function tests periodically Increased hypotension with antihypertensives. during therapy Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication
Take medication as directed. Take missed doses as soon as
remembered with remaining doses evenly spaced throughout the day. May take several weeks for therapeutic effects. Do not increase dose or discontinue meds without consulting professional. Abrupt withdrawal may cause dizziness, nausea; vomiting; GI upset; trembling; or uncontrolled movements of mouth, tongue, or jaw. Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
Assess mental status prior to and periodically during Why would you hold or not give this med? Check after giving therapy. Monitor BP and pulse prior to and frequently during the period of dosage adjustment. Observe Hypersensitivity, Hypotension, evidence of Decrease in hallucinations, patient carefully when administering medication to EPS, respiratory depression. insomnia, agitation, hostility, ensure that medication in actually taken and not and delusions. Decreases tics hoarded and vocalization in Tourette’s syndrome.
