Definitions for haloperidol
ˌhæl oʊˈpɛr ɪˌdɔl, -ˌdɒlhaloperi·dol

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1. haloperidol, Haldolnoun

   tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome

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1. haloperidolnoun

   A neuroleptic and a butyrophenone drug used in the treatment of mental illness such as psychosis.

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1. Haloperidol

   Haloperidol, sold under the brand name Haldol among others, is a typical antipsychotic medication. Haloperidol is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, tics in Tourette syndrome, mania in bipolar disorder, delirium, agitation, acute psychosis, and hallucinations from alcohol withdrawal. It may be used by mouth or injection into a muscle or a vein. Haloperidol typically works within 30 to 60 minutes. A long-acting formulation may be used as an injection every four weeks by people with schizophrenia or related illnesses, who either forget or refuse to take the medication by mouth.Haloperidol may result in a movement disorder known as tardive dyskinesia which may be permanent. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome and QT interval prolongation may occur. In older people with psychosis due to dementia it results in an increased risk of death. When taken during pregnancy it may result in problems in the infant. It should not be used by people with Parkinson's disease.Haloperidol was discovered in 1958 by Paul Janssen, prepared as part of a structure-activity relationship investigation into analogs of pethidine (meperidine). It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is the most commonly used typical antipsychotic. In 2020, it was the 303rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1 million prescriptions.

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1. haloperidol

   Haloperidol is a medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and symptoms of acute psychosis, hallucinations, delusions, and agitation. It is classified as an antipsychotic drug and operates by blocking the activity of dopamine, a neurotransmitter, in the brain. It may also be used to control motor and speech tics in people with Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is typically administered orally or via injection.

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1. Haloperidol

   Haloperidol is a dopamine inverse agonist of the typical antipsychotic class of medications. It is a butyrophenone derivative and has pharmacological effects similar to the phenothiazines. Haloperidol is an older antipsychotic used in the treatment of schizophrenia and acute psychotic states and delirium. A long-acting decanoate ester is used as an injection given every four weeks to people with schizophrenia or related illnesses who have poor adherence to medication regimens and suffer frequent relapses of illness, or to overcome the drawbacks inherent to its orally administered counterpart that burst dosage increases risk or intensity of side effects. In some countries, such as the United States of America, injections of antipsychotics such as haloperidol can be ordered by a court at the request of a psychiatrist. Haloperidol is sold under the tradenames Aloperidin, Bioperidolo, Brotopon, Dozic, Duraperidol, Einalon S, Eukystol, Haldol, Halosten, Keselan, Linton, Peluces, Serenace and Sigaperidol.

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1. Haloperidol

   A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in MENTAL RETARDATION and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of haloperidol in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of haloperidol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Haloperidol
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haloperidol
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5. ^ Wikidata
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