Haldol Injection

Haldol^® ( haloperidol) is a prescription medication licensed to treat behavior problems, psychotic disorders, tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There are three different forms of the drug: injection, tablets, and an oral solution.

 

There are two injectable forms of Haldol, including a short-acting form (given several times per day) and a long-acting form (given just once a month). Short-acting injectable Haldol is approved for treating schizophrenia and Tourette syndrome, while the long-acting injection is approved for chronic treatment of schizophrenia.

 

Haldol belongs to a group of medications called "typical" or (first-generation) antipsychotic medications. It is not known precisely how the drug works. However, it is known that Haldol blocks or lessens the effects of dopamine, a chemical in the brain. Dopamine may be elevated in people with schizophrenia or other psychotic or behavior disorders.