Drug Information
Generic Name:
Haloperidol
Pronunciation:
hal-oh-PEAR-ih-dawl
Product Name:
Haldol
Category:
Antidelirium Drugs
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO), intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM) (rarely)
Uses:
Treatment of confusion (delirium), treatment of psychosis
Comment:
Delirium is a common problem in the intensive care unit and haloperidol is effective in its treatment.