Haloperidol injection
Name: Haloperidol injection
Patient information
HALDOL may impair the mental and/or physical abilities required for the performance of hazardous tasks such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle. The ambulatory patient should be warned accordingly.
The use of alcohol with this drug should be avoided due to possible additive effects and hypotension.
How is haloperidol injection given?
You may be given haloperidol tablets or liquid to take by mouth for a short time before you are treated with haloperidol injection. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Haloperidol is injected into a muscle. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Haloperidol injection is usually given once every 3 to 4 weeks as needed.
If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests or vision exams.