haloperidol
Definition
Noun A potent antipsychotic medication primarily used to manage symptoms of certain psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia) and Tourette's syndrome. It belongs to a class of drugs known as typical antipsychotics or neuroleptics.
Usage
Haloperidol is used to treat serious mental and emotional conditions. * Doctors may prescribe haloperidol to control hallucinations and delusions. * The patient's agitation decreased significantly after an injection of haloperidol. * Haloperidol can be effective in reducing the frequency of tics in Tourette's syndrome.
Advanced Usage
- Chemical Class: Haloperidol is a butyrophenone derivative.
- Administration: It can be administered orally, by intramuscular injection, or in a long-acting depot formulation.
- Clinical Context: The use of haloperidol requires careful medical supervision due to its potential for significant side effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).
Variants and Related Words
- Haldol: The common trade name for haloperidol.
- Antipsychotic (noun): The general class of drugs to which haloperidol belongs.
- Neuroleptic (noun): Another term for typical antipsychotic drugs like haloperidol.
Synonyms
- Antipsychotic
- Neuroleptic
- Major tranquilizer (this term is now less common in clinical use)
Related Phrases
- Typical antipsychotic: A category distinguishing older drugs like haloperidol from newer "atypical" antipsychotics.
- Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS): A group of potential side effects associated with haloperidol, including muscle stiffness, tremors, and restlessness.
Noun
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tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome
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