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Composition

HALOPERIDOL-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Nivian Pharma Llp

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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Jan-27

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About Halopel 5 Tablet

Halopel 5 Tablet belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia or psychosis and Tourette Syndrome. Schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations symptoms (seeing or hearing things that are not real) and delusions (wrong beliefs). Halopel 5 Tablet prevents the occurrence of these symptoms. Tourette syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can't be easily controlled.

Halopel 5 Tablet contains ‘Haloperidol’, which is a typical antipsychotic drug. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Take Halopel 5 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Halopel 5 Tablet as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abnormality of voluntary movements, constipation, dryness in the mouth, the increased prolactin level in the blood, muscle stiffness, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), sleepiness, tremor, urinary retention, weight gain. Most of these side effects of Halopel 5 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Halopel 5 Tablet if you are allergic to Halopel 5 Tablet or any other ingredients present in it. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever had prolonged QT syndrome, breast cancer, bipolar disorder, citrullinemia, seizures, chest pain, or thyroid disease. Halopel 5 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Halopel 5 Tablet . It is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. Halopel 5 Tablet is used with caution in neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and dementia-related psychosis.

Uses of Halopel 5 Tablet

Schizophrenia and Tourette Syndrome

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Halopel 5 Tablet belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia or psychosis and Tourette Syndrome. Halopel 5 Tablet contains ‘Haloperidol’, which is a typical antipsychotic drug. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Halopel 5 Tablet

  • Abnormality of voluntary movements
  • Feeling agitated
  • Depression
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Problems with vision, such as blurred vision
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth or increased saliva
  • The increased prolactin level in the blood
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Sleepiness
  • Difficulty getting and keeping an erection (impotence)
  • Tremor
  • Urinary retention
  • Changes that show up in blood tests of the liver
  • Weight gain

Drug Warnings

Do not take Halopel 5 Tablet if you are allergic to Halopel 5 Tablet or any other ingredients present in it. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever had prolonged QT syndrome, breast cancer, bipolar disorder, citrullinemia (a condition that causes a build-up of ammonia in the blood), seizures, chest pain, or thyroid disease. Halopel 5 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Halopel 5 Tablet . It is not recommended for use in children under one year of age. Halopel 5 Tablet is used with caution in neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, dementia-related psychosis, Parkinson's disease, and venous thromboembolism. Halopel 5 Tablet is used with caution in the elderly population due to the increased risk of orthostatic hypotension and kidney injury. Do not abruptly stop taking the Halopel 5 Tablet , as it may cause withdrawal symptoms, especially suicidal thoughts in young adults. Tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Halopel 5 Tablet if you are having surgery, including dental surgery. You should know that this medication may make you drowsy and may affect your thinking and movements. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcohol during your treatment with Halopel 5 Tablet . Alcohol can make the side effects of Halopel 5 Tablet worse. You should know that name may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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HaloperidolThioridazine
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HaloperidolZiprasidone
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HaloperidolThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Halopel 5 Tablet:
Combining Thioridazine and Halopel 5 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Thioridazine and Halopel 5 Tablet together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Halopel 5 Tablet:
Taking Ziprasidone and Halopel 5 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone and Halopel 5 Tablet together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolDronedarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Halopel 5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Dronedarone and Halopel 5 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dronedarone and Halopel 5 Tablet together is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Halopel 5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Mesoridazine and Halopel 5 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mesoridazine and Halopel 5 Tablet together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken when your doctor advises. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Halopel 5 Tablet:
Combining Pimozide and Halopel 5 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pimozide and Halopel 5 Tablet together is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolGrepafloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Halopel 5 Tablet:
Coadministration of grepafloxacin with Halopel 5 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Halopel 5 Tablet with Grepafloxacin is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. If you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HaloperidolFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Halopel 5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Flibanserin and Halopel 5 Tablet can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Halopel 5 Tablet with Flibanserin is generally avoided as it can possibly result in severe interactions, it can be taken when prescribed by a doctor. If you experience any symptoms such as sudden dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolLevacetylmethadol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Halopel 5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Halopel 5 Tablet with Levacetylmethadol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Halopel 5 Tablet with Levacetylmethadol is not recommended as it can lead to serious side effects. It can be taken when advised by a doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HaloperidolFluphenazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Halopel 5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Fluphenazine and Halopel 5 Tablet can increase the risk of developing irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fluphenazine and Halopel 5 Tablet together is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken when a doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
HaloperidolCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Halopel 5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Cisapride and Halopel 5 Tablet can increase the risk of developing irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cisapride and Halopel 5 Tablet together is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Monitor your mood. Keep track of your mood regularly, including factors such as sleep, medicine, and activities that can impact your mood. 
  • Exercise daily. Exercise is nice to relieve tension. 
  • You may also practice calming techniques such as meditation and deep breathing exercises.
  • Get some normal sleep. Having enough sleep will help to stabilize your mood.
  • Eat a healthy diet. Certain foods may affect your mood more than others. Consider keeping a food log to track what you eat and how certain foods make you feel. Talk to your doctor or nutritionist about foods that may help stabilize your mood.
  • Stay optimistic. It will take time for your symptoms to improve after you start bipolar therapy, but you will feel relaxed knowing that you will get better and that the worst is most definitely behind you.
  • A healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, plant-based oils, and low-fat dairy products will help keep a person in good health and avoid chances of nausea and vomiting.
  • One should avoid taking greasy or oily foods as this food triggers nausea and vomiting.
  • Eat cool foods instead of hot and spicy foods.
  • Include clear broths, non-fat yoghurt, fruit juice, sherbet, and sports drinks for fluid makeup which has got lost due to vomiting.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPSYCHOTICS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Halopel 5 Tablet contains ‘Haloperidol’, which is a typical antipsychotic drug. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

You are not recommended to stop taking Halopel 5 Tablet without consulting your doctor. It may cause withdrawal symptoms such as palpitations (the sensation that heart skipped a beat or extra beat), anxiety, confusion, difficulty sleeping and tremors. Therefore, take Halopel 5 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Halopel 5 Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

In some cases, long-term use of Halopel 5 Tablet may cause dyskinesia (a movement disorder). However, your doctor prescribes this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Halopel 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with dementia-related psychosis as it increases the risk of heart diseases like heart failure and infectious diseases like pneumonia. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

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Special Advise

  • Geriatric patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with Halopel 5 Tablet are at an increased risk of death, and please consult your doctor before taking Halopel 5 Tablet .
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and sticking to your treatment plan will help you do that.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. It may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behaviour that impairs daily functioning and can be disabling.

Tourette syndrome: Tourette syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can't be easily controlled. For instance, you might repeatedly blink your eyes, shrug your shoulders or blurt out unusual sounds or offensive words.

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