Additional information
Therapeutic Segment | Schizophrenia |
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Dosage Form | Tablets |
Specialities | Neurologist, Psychiatrist |
Haloperidol is a well-known antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and acute psychosis. Haloperidol functions primarily as a dopamine antagonist. It exerts its effects by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, particularly the D2 subtype of dopamine receptors.
As directed by physician