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Haloperidol

24 known interactions
3 brand names

Indications

  • Prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting [in patients at moderate to high risk and when alternatives ineffective or not tolerated]
  • Combination treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting [when alternatives ineffective or not tolerated]
  • Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder
  • Acute delirium [when non-pharmacological treatments ineffective]
  • Moderate to severe manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder

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Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

24 drug interactions identified for Haloperidol. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

antipsychotic drugs Blood dyscrasias; cardiovascular disease; conditions predisposing to seizures; depression; diabetes (may raise blood glucose); epilepsy; history of jaundice; myasthenia gravis; Par...

Side Effects

antipsychotic drugs Common or very common Agitation; amenorrhoea; arrhythmias; constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; erectile dysfunction; fatigue; galactorrhoea; gynaecomastia; hyperglycaem...

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Brand Names

Serenace(IN, ZA)Haloperidol(IN)+ 1 more in app
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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