Haloperidol: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Haloperidol is a typical antipsychotic. It is a prescription medicine used for schizophrenia, acute agitation, mania, delirium and severe tics. In Pakistan it is available as tablets and injections, made by 2 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Haloperidol works

Haloperidol blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the brain. Too much dopamine activity is linked to hallucinations, delusions and agitation, so reducing it helps settle these symptoms. The same action in the part of the brain that triggers vomiting explains its anti-sickness effect.

What is Haloperidol used for?

• Schizophrenia
• Acute agitation
• Mania
• Delirium
• Severe tics

Haloperidol is used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic illnesses, mania in bipolar disorder, and severe agitation or aggression when other measures have not worked. Doctors also use it for delirium, for persistent tics in Tourette's syndrome, and in palliative care to control nausea and vomiting. It may be given as tablets, liquid, or a short- or long-acting injection.

Side effects of Haloperidol

Haloperidol can cause movement-related side effects as well as others. Common effects include:

• Restlessness or an inability to sit still
• Muscle stiffness, tremor or slowed movements
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Weight gain

Get urgent help for high fever with stiff muscles, sweating and confusion, for uncontrollable movements of the face, tongue or neck, or for fainting, palpitations or a fit.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not stop it suddenly; your doctor will reduce it gradually.
• Tell your doctor about heart rhythm problems, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, thyroid or liver disease, or low potassium, and about all other medicines, especially those that affect heart rhythm.
• Your doctor may arrange an ECG before and during treatment.
• In older people with dementia it slightly increases the risk of stroke, so it is used only when clearly needed.
• Avoid alcohol and do not drive until you know how it affects you, and discuss pregnancy or breastfeeding with your doctor.

Frequently asked questions about Haloperidol

What is the price of Haloperidol in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Haloperidol products currently in stock range from Rs 55 to Rs 503 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Serenace 5mg Tablet at Rs 55. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Haloperidol are available in Pakistan?

Haloperidol is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Serenace and Dosik (Adamjee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.).

Do I need a prescription for Haloperidol?

Yes. Haloperidol is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Haloperidol be used during pregnancy?

Avoid alcohol and do not drive until you know how it affects you, and discuss pregnancy or breastfeeding with your doctor.

Are all Haloperidol brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Haloperidol in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Haloperidol brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 10 products containing Haloperidol from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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