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Halop-LA Injection 1 ml is used to treat Schizophrenia. It contains Haloperidol, which works by blocking the dopamine receptors in the brain, preventing their overactivity. Thus, it controls psychotic illnesses and improves disturbed thoughts, behaviour, and feelings in mental conditions such as Schizophrenia. Therefore, Halop-LA Injection 1 ml improves overall behaviour and thoughts and helps people have a better social life and comfortably do daily activities. Additionally, this mediation is used to control motor and speech tics in Tourette's syndrome (a nervous system problem that causes unwanted sounds or sudden movements).

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

HALOPERIDOL-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Halop-LA Injection 1 ml

Halop-LA Injection 1 ml is a prescription injection used to treat severe mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and severe agitation. It is also used in certain emergency situations to rapidly control agitation and behavioural disturbances when oral medicines cannot be taken. By helping restore the balance of specific brain chemicals, it reduces symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, severe agitation, and disorganised thinking.

To achieve the best results, Halop-LA Injection 1 ml should be administered exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is given by a trained healthcare professional into a muscle or a vein, depending on your medical condition. Since it is an injectable medicine, your healthcare team will determine the appropriate dose and treatment schedule. Staying well hydrated and avoiding alcohol can help reduce certain side effects during treatment.

While receiving this medicine, you may experience mild side effects such as sleepiness, dizziness, dry mouth, or muscle stiffness. These effects are often temporary. However, seek immediate medical attention if you develop severe muscle stiffness, high fever, confusion, uncontrolled body movements, difficulty breathing, or a fast or irregular heartbeat.

Do not use this medicine if you have a known allergy to Halop-LA Injection 1 ml or if you have Parkinson's disease, severe central nervous system depression, or a prolonged QT interval unless specifically advised by your doctor. Tell your doctor before treatment if you have heart disease, epilepsy, liver problems, electrolyte imbalances, thyroid disorders, or a history of abnormal heart rhythms.

This medicine may interact with alcohol, sedatives, certain antidepressants, medicines that prolong the QT interval, and drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, an older adult, or have other long-term medical conditions, discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare provider before starting treatment.
 

Uses of Halop-LA Injection 1 ml

Your doctor may prescribe Halop-LA Injection 1 ml to treat the following conditions:

  • Schizophrenia: Helps control hallucinations, delusions, disorganised thinking, and behavioural disturbances associated with schizophrenia.
  • Acute psychosis: Provides rapid control of severe psychotic symptoms and agitation during psychiatric emergencies.
  • Severe agitation or aggression: Helps calm patients experiencing extreme agitation or aggressive behaviour when immediate treatment is required.
  • Tourette syndrome (selected patients): May help reduce severe motor and vocal tics when other treatments are not suitable.
  • Delirium (selected hospitalised patients): May be used under specialist supervision to manage severe agitation associated with delirium after reversible causes have been addressed.
     

Key Benefits

Halop-LA Injection 1 ml provides rapid control of severe psychiatric symptoms when immediate treatment is required.
 

  • Rapidly controls severe agitation: Helps calm patients experiencing acute agitation or aggression, improving safety for both the patient and caregivers.
  • Reduces psychotic symptoms: Helps control hallucinations, delusions, and disorganised thinking associated with schizophrenia and acute psychosis.
  • Improves behavioural stability: Reduces disruptive or aggressive behaviour, allowing better participation in ongoing medical and psychiatric care.
  • Useful when oral medicines cannot be taken: The injectable formulation provides reliable treatment during emergencies or when swallowing tablets is not possible.
  • Supports long-term treatment plans: Early control of acute symptoms allows a smoother transition to maintenance therapy and rehabilitation.
     

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Halop-LA Injection 1 ml will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer.

How Halop-LA Injection 1 ml Works

Halop-LA Injection 1 ml contains haloperidol which belongs to a class of medicines called typical (first-generation) antipsychotics. It works mainly by blocking dopamine D₂ receptors in the brain. Excess dopamine activity is thought to contribute to symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, agitation, and disturbed thinking. By reducing dopamine activity in specific areas of the brain, Halop-LA Injection 1 ml helps restore chemical balance, improving psychotic symptoms while reducing agitation and aggressive behaviour. Its calming effects make it particularly useful during psychiatric emergencies.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Halop-LA Injection 1 ml as it may increase the effects of alcohol and also cause hypotension (low blood pressure).

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available on the effect of Halop-LA Injection 1 ml in pregnancy. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Halop-LA Injection 1 ml. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available on the effect of Halop-LA Injection 1 ml if used in breastfeeding. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before receiving Halop-LA Injection 1 ml. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Halop-LA Injection 1 ml may impair your physical or mental abilities required for driving. Therefore, avoid driving until your doctor says it is safe.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Halop-LA Injection 1 ml. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before receiving Halop-LA Injection 1 ml. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

Halop-LA Injection 1 ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established.

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Heart

Caution

Halop-LA Injection 1 ml should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. Please consult the doctor if you have heart problems.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Halop-LA Injection 1 ml should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, please consult your doctor before use.

What if I have taken an overdose of Halop-LA Injection 1 ml

An overdose is unlikely because this medicine is administered by trained healthcare professionals. However, if an overdose is suspected, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms may include severe drowsiness, breathing difficulties, severe muscle stiffness, low blood pressure, seizures, or abnormal heart rhythms.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcohol: Alcohol can greatly increase drowsiness, dizziness, and the risk of serious side effects while receiving Halop-LA Injection 1 ml.
  • Stay hydrated: Drink enough water throughout the day, particularly during hot weather, as this medicine may reduce your body's ability to regulate temperature.
  • Stand up slowly: Rise gradually from sitting or lying positions to reduce dizziness and the risk of falls caused by low blood pressure.
  • Avoid overheating: Stay in cool environments during hot weather and avoid strenuous exercise unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Halop-LA Injection 1 ml to start to work: Halop-LA Injection 1 ml ideally shows its effects within 30 to 60 minutes after IV or IM administration. The time for which the effects of Halop-LA Injection 1 ml last: Halop-LA Injection 1 ml effects last for approximately 2 to 4 weeks.

What if you forget to take Halop-LA Injection 1 ml

Because this medicine is administered by a healthcare professional, missing a dose is uncommon. If you miss an appointment for your injection, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible to arrange another appointment.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Halop-LA Injection 1 ml out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Attend all appointments: Keep all scheduled injection and follow-up appointments so your doctor can monitor your treatment and adjust your dose if needed.
  • Report movement problems promptly: Tell your healthcare provider immediately if you notice unusual movements of your face, tongue, mouth, or limbs.
  • Heart monitoring may be required: Your doctor may perform ECGs and blood tests before or during treatment, especially if you have heart disease or are taking medicines that affect heart rhythm.
  • Avoid stopping treatment suddenly: Do not discontinue treatment unless your doctor advises you to, as your symptoms may return or worsen.
  • Tell all healthcare providers: Inform doctors, dentists, and pharmacists that you are receiving Halop-LA Injection 1 ml before any surgery or new medication is started.
     

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  • Sedatives, sleeping tablets, opioid pain medicines, and anti-anxiety medicines: May increase drowsiness, breathing problems, and impaired coordination.
  • Medicines that prolong the QT interval (such as amiodarone, sotalol, quinidine, erythromycin, clarithromycin, and some antidepressants): May increase the risk of serious heart rhythm abnormalities.
  • Levodopa and dopamine agonists: Halop-LA Injection 1 ml may reduce the effectiveness of medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease.
     

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  • Alcohol: Avoid alcohol while receiving Halop-LA Injection 1 ml because it can significantly increase drowsiness, dizziness, and low blood pressure.
     

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Therapeutic Class

[ANTIPSYCHOTICS]

FAQs

Halop-LA Injection 1 ml is used to treat Schizophrenia.
Halop-LA Injection 1 ml contains Haloperidol, an antipsychotic that works by blocking the dopamine receptors in the brain, preventing its overactivity, thereby controlling psychotic illnesses and improving disturbed thoughts, behaviour and feelings in mental conditions such as schizophrenia.
Halop-LA Injection 1 ml may cause weight gain in some patients. However, to avoid gaining weight while receiving Halop-LA Injection 1 ml, you are advised to exercise regularly and avoid high-calorie drinks. Instead, take non-alcoholic drinks, herbal tea and lemon water.
Dose adjustment may be needed for elderly patients. Halop-LA Injection 1 ml is not recommended for elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis as it may increase the risk of death. Therefore, it is advised to inform your doctor if you have dementia before receiving Halop-LA Injection 1 ml.
Halop-LA Injection 1 ml is injected by a healthcare provider either deep into a muscle or slowly into a vein. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about how your injection will be given.
The injection works relatively quickly, often calming agitation or severe symptoms within 10 to 30 minutes. Talk to your doctor about what to expect during your treatment.
This medicine can cause severe drowsiness, dizziness, and slow reaction times. You should avoid driving or operating machinery until you know exactly how it affects you. Talk to your doctor for personalized advice.
Muscle stiffness can be a sign of a serious side effect. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical care, as this requires prompt attention.
Using this medicine during pregnancy, especially in the last three months, may cause withdrawal symptoms or movement problems in the newborn. Talk to your doctor to weigh the benefits and risks.
No, you should avoid alcohol entirely. Combining alcohol with this medicine can cause severe drowsiness, slow breathing, and dangerous drops in blood pressure. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns.
This medicine can sometimes affect your heart's rhythm, especially at higher doses or if you have pre-existing heart conditions. Regular heart tests, like an ECG, help ensure your safety. Talk to your doctor for more details.
Halop-LA Injection 1 ml does not cure mental health conditions, but it is highly effective at managing and controlling your symptoms. Talk to your doctor about your long-term treatment plan.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

3 Yogi Complex, Nr Doordarshan, Kendra, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, India 380054.
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