haloperidol

[ hal-oh-per-i-dawl, -dol ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a major antipsychotic agent, C 21 H 23 ClFNO 2 , used in the management of schizophrenia, severe anxiety, and other behavioral disorders.

Word History and Origins

Origin of haloperidol¹

First recorded in 1955–60; halo- + (pi)perid(ine) + -ol ¹

Example Sentences

Confronted with such cases before the discovery of autoimmune encephalitis, psychiatrists often prescribed antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine or haloperidol.

From Science Magazine

Other cases involved a range of other drugs, including the antipsychotic medications haloperidol and ziprasidone, which can cause irregular heartbeats.

From Seattle Times

While certain atypical antipsychotics have been shown to mellow the effects of a strong trip, some evidence shows typical antipsychotics like haloperidol can actually enhance its effects.

From Salon

The research involved a retrospective analysis of electronic medical records of a large cohort of patients from a healthcare provider in Taiwan who received quetiapine or haloperidol therapy.

From Science Daily

In November 2017, Cartier was arrested and haloperidol was found in her handbag, with warfarin found later in her bedside cabinet.

From BBC