What are the side effects of haloperidol decanoate?

What are the side effects of haloperidol decanoate?

Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, difficulty urinating, trouble sleeping, headache, anxiety, and pain at the injection site may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling.

Can Haldol decanoate be given in the deltoid?

Deltoid or gluteal injections are both possible; the site can be chosen based on patient preference. Alternate sites and use appropriate needles for deep intramuscular injection. Do not inject more than 3 cc volume per injection site.

Where do you give Haldol decanoate?

HALDOL Decanoate is for intramuscular use only and must not be administered intravenously. It is administered as a deep intramuscular injection in the gluteal region. It is recommended to alternate between the two gluteal muscles.

What is the difference between haloperidol and haloperidol decanoate?

HALDOL Decanoate (haloperidol decanoate) 50 and HALDOL Decanoate (haloperidol decanoate) 100 are the long-acting forms of HALDOL (haloperidol). The basic effects of haloperidol decanoate are no different from those of HALDOL with the exception of duration of action.

How do you administer haloperidol decanoate?

HALDOL Decanoate 50 and HALDOL Decanoate 100 should be administered by deep intramuscular injection. A 21 gauge needle is recommended. The maximum volume per injection site should not exceed 3 mL. DO NOT ADMINISTER INTRAVENOUSLY.

How do you administer haloperidol IV?

Administer slowly over 1-2 minutes or as a bolus, undiluted or diluted in 5-10ml of normal saline. Undiluted solution may discolour if exposed to light.

How do you load haloperidol decanoate?

Haloperidol decanoate can be loaded:

1. 100 mg IM weekly x 3 provides drug levels equivalent to 10 mg/day oral haloperidol.
2. Some may need some oral coverage for the first week due to low levels.

Which of the following is a contraindication for haloperidol?

Haldol (haloperidol) is contraindicated in patients with: Severe toxic central nervous system depression or comatose states from any cause. Hypersensitivity to this drug – hypersensitivity reactions have included anaphylactic reaction and angioedema (see WARNINGS, Hypersensitivity Reactions and ADVERSE REACTIONS).

How do you treat haloperidol overdose?

These symptoms can be treated using a slow intravenous (IV) injection of 5 mg biperiden injection, which can be repeated after a few hours if needed. Oral or intramuscular biperiden may also need to be continued for several days or weeks.