2016 Trumbull Protocol Book

Haloperidol (Haldol) Haloperidol (Haldol ® )

Action

Onset

Blocks CNS dopamine receptors

20-30 minutes IM

Indications Agitation / Combativeness unrelated to Excited Delirium or Dementia

Adult Dose 5 mg IM Repeat at 5mg IM in 10 minutes

Pediatric Dose Do not use in patients less than 16 years old.

Contraindications Hypersensitivity, seizures, hemodynamic instability, pregnancy

Adverse Reactions CNS: extrapyramidal reactions, restlessness, anxiety, agitation, lethargy, fatigue, weakness, tremor, headache, confusion, vertigo, grand mal seizures Cardiovascular: tachycardia, prolonged QTI and other ECG changes, hypotension Gastrointestinal: dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Other: blurred vision

Precautions Patients with arrhythmia or seizures

Considerations Haloperidol administration to pregnant females may lead to birth defects.

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EMR

EMT

AEMT

Paramedic

Extended