Chapter H - Chapter
from Drugs: An A–Z Guide
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 18 July 2019
Summary
Haloperidol is a butyrophenone, which is used to treat delirium in the ICU when the oral/NG route is not available (see p. 331). It has anti-emetic and neuroleptic effects, with minimal cardiovascular and respiratory effects. It is a mild alpha-blocker and may cause hypotension in the presence of hypovolaemia.
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- Handbook of Drugs in Intensive CareAn A-Z Guide, pp. 141 - 148Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2019