HALOPERIDOL - A QUARTER CENTURY OF EXPERIENCE

  • 1 January 1983
    • journal article
    • review article
    • Vol. 44  (12) , 440-448
Abstract
Research on haloperidol''s pharmacokinetics, side effects, indications and efficacy is reviewed. Issues related to high-dose therapy, rapid neuroleptization, i.v. administration, use in geriatric patients and coadministration with Li in mania are discussed. Overall, 25 yr of experience have indicated that haloperidol can be used safely and effectively to manage a variety of psychiatric illnesses, so long as dosage and method of administration are adjusted to individual patients'' needs. Research continues on the use of this drug, not only in psychiatry but in several other areas of medical practice.