Haldol Decanoate (injection)

Generic name:haloperidol (injection) [ HAL-oh-PER-i-dol ]
Brand names: Haldol, Haldol Decanoate
Drug class:Miscellaneous antipsychotic agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 10, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Haldol Decanoate?

Haldol Decanoate is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia.

Haldol Decanoate is also used to control motor and speech tics in people with Tourette's syndrome.

Haldol Decanoate is sometimes used in people who are unable to take the medicine by mouth.

Haldol Decanoate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Haldol Decanoate is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.

Before taking this medicine

You should not receive Haldol Decanoate if you are allergic to Haldol Decanoate, or if you have:

• Parkinson's disease;

• dementia with Lewy bodies;

• a peanut allergy (this medicine contains sesame oil); or

• certain conditions that affect your central nervous system (such as severe drowsiness, or slowed thinking caused by taking other medicines or drinking alcohol).

Haldol Decanoate may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart problems, angina (chest pain);

• long QT syndrome (in you or a family member);

• low blood pressure;

• a seizure;

• low white blood cell (WBC) counts;

• a thyroid disorder; or

• an electrolyte imbalance (such as low blood levels of potassium or magnesium).

Using antipsychotic medicine in the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause serious problems in the newborn. If you get pregnant, tell your doctor right away. Do not stop the medicine without your doctor's advice.

You should not breastfeed while using Haldol Decanoate.

How is Haldol Decanoate given?

You may be given oral Haldol Decanoate to take by mouth for a short time before you are treated with this medicine.

Haldol Decanoate is injected into a muscle by a healthcare provider, usually once every 3 to 4 weeks as needed.

If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.

Do not stop using...