Haloperidol

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Haloperidol
Chemical Nomenclature
Common names	Haldol
Substitutive name	Haloperidol
Systematic name	4-[4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-4-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)butan-1-one
Class Membership
Psychoactive class	Antipsychotic
Chemical class	Butyrophenone / Phenylpiperidine
Routes of Administration
WARNING: Always start with lower doses due to differences between individual body weight, tolerance, metabolism, and personal sensitivity. See responsible use section. ⇣ Oral Dosage Bioavailability 60-70% Threshold 0.25 mg Light 0.25 - 1 mg Common 1 - 5 mg Strong 5 - 10 mg Heavy 10 mg + Duration Total 12 - 36 hours Onset 30 - 60 minutes DISCLAIMER: PW's dosage information is gathered from users and resources for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation and should be verified with other sources for accuracy.
Interactions

Summary sheet: Haloperidol

Haloperidol (trade name Haldol) is an antipsychotic drug used to treat Tourette Syndrome, as well as other mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, mania, bipolar disorder, delirium, psychosis as well a variety of other symptoms. It was first synthesized in 1958 by Paul Janssen from meperidine. Haloperidol is on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.

Chemistry

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Haloperidol is a molecule of the Phenylpiperidine class.

Pharmacology

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Haloperidol acts on Dopamine D₂ receptors.

See also

• Responsible use
• Antipsychotic
• Pethidine