Ingredient

Haloperidol

Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication used to treat mental disorders.

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MFDS ingredient code M040766

What does it do?

Haloperidol is primarily used to treat mental disorders such as schizophrenia. This ingredient belongs to the class of neuroleptics and helps alleviate symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

Haloperidol reduces excessive neural activity by inhibiting the action of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. This helps alleviate psychotic symptoms and maintain a stable mental state.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Haloperidol has a strong effect in blocking dopamine receptors, and the likelihood of central nervous system side effects is relatively higher compared to other antipsychotics. Therefore, caution is needed while using it.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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