Halopid may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Halopid may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Halopid is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If Halopid is used, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness.
UNSAFE
Halopid may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Halopid is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Halopid is recommended.
However, patients with severe kidney disease may need to be started at a lower dose as it may cause excessive sleepiness in these patients.
CAUTION
Halopid should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Halopid may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Halopid 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Halopid is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder in which a person develops unreal thoughts and behavior). It is also used to treat Tourette syndrome (chronic multiple motor and vocal problems and involunta ... Show more
Uses of Halopid
Schizophrenia
Side effects of Halopid
Common
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Constipation
Dryness in mouth
Increased prolactin level in blood
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Sleepiness
Weight gain
How to use Halopid
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Halopid may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Halopid works
Halopid is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Quick Tips
Halopid helps treat schizophrenia.
It is less likely to cause weight gain as compared to other similar medicines.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Halopid may cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause increased dizziness.
Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements or have difficulty controlling movements.
It may affect how your body regulates your temperature. Avoid getting dehydrated and drink plenty of fluids.
Your doctor may check your heart function and level of electrolytes such as sodium and magnesium before you start treatment with this medici ... Show more
Do not stop taking Halopid without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Brief Description
Indication
Schizophrenia, Delirium, Hiccups, Acute psychosis, Hyperactivity, Aggression, Agitation and confusion, Tic disorders, Tourette syndrome, Chorea, Nause ... Show more
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to minimise GI irritation.
Adult Dose
Oral
Psychoses
Adult: 0.5-5 mg bid/tid, may increase up to 100 mg daily in severe or resistant cases. Usual maintenance: 3-10 mg daily.
Tourette ... Show more
Child Dose
<3 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Psychosis/Sedation
3-12 years (15-40 kg): 0.25-0.5 mg/day PO divided q8-12hr initially; may be incre ... Show more
Contraindication
Severe toxic CNS depression; preexisting coma; Parkinson's disease; lactation.
Mode of Action
Haloperidol blocks postsynaptic dopamine D1 and D2 receptors in the mesolimbic system and decreases the release of hypothalamic and hypophyseal hormon ... Show more
Precaution
Parkinsonism; epilepsy, allergy, angle-closure glaucoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia; severe cardiac or hepatic disease; extremes in temp (hot and co ... Show more
Side Effect
Extrapyramidal symptoms
Akathisia,Dystonia,Muscle stiffness,Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS; infrequent but serious),Parkinsonism,Tardive dyskine ... Show more
Interaction
Carbamazepine and rifampicin reduce plasma concentrations. Symptoms of CNS depression may be enhanced by CNS depressants e.g. alcohol, hypnotics, gene ... Show more
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