HALOPERIDOL (Haloperidol 5mg) 10 × 1ml INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION. Generic name: Haloperidol Brand name: Alliance Biotech. Class: Antipsychotic medication Pack size: 10 ampoules. Form: Injection Strength: 5mg Amount: ₦3,000 Description: Haloperidol Injection is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and control motor and speech tics in people with Tourette’s disorder. It is administered intramuscularly and is often used when oral administration is not feasible. Key features: • Available in 1ml ampoules for intramuscular injection. • Effective in treating psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and controlling tics in Tourette’s disorder. • Rapid onset when administered intramuscularly, providing quick relief from symptoms. Side Effects: • Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, dry mouth, constipation, or diarrhoea. Caution: • Should be administered by healthcare professionals only. • Strictly for intramuscular administration. • Patients should be closely monitored for adverse reactions. • Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease, seizures, or in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis due to increased risk of death.
