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Haloperidol (Haldol)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
Butyrophenone, typical antipsychotic, dopamine D2 antagonist
Therapeutic Effects:
Antipsychotic, antiemetic, sedation, anxiolysis
Primary Considerations:

QTc Prolongation - This is the big one perioperatively. Check a baseline QTc before giving IV haloperidol, especially if the patient is on other QT-prolonging drugs ( ondansetron , methadone ,...

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