Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Haldol as follows: Schizophrenia Haldol can be used for controlling the hallucination, delusions, lack of concentration, and apathy, associated with schizophrenia. Psychosis Haldol is used to treat control the aggressive behavior associated with psychosis. By controlling the excessive excitation of the brain, Haldol helps with promoting sedation, controlling the racing thoughts associated with the psychotic states and thus, helps with controlling the unrealistic fears and illogical thought [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon Haldol and mechanism of action as follows: Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are manufactured in the brain and released by nerve endings, at the synapse, which is a junction between two nerves. The neurotransmitters released bind to their individual receptors and communicates the impulse to the nerves around. There are various neurotransmitters such as, dopamine, acetylcholine, and serotonin released in the brain. A balance between these various neurotransmitters released is essential for [...]