Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Haloperidol as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                             Haloperidol use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of haloperidol with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Haloperidol can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Haloperidol as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Haloperidol use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with haloperidol, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take haloperidol as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of haloperidol needed to [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Haloperidol as follows: Behavioral disorders Haloperidol, by controlling the excitation and activity of brain, can also contribute to provide relief in children with behavioral disorders, such as, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and anxiety states. Tourette disorder Tourette disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements and vocalizations, which are referred to as tics. Haloperidol, by mechanisms not clearly defined, controls these tics and helps with [...]

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