haloperidol
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of haloperidol
First recorded in 1955–60; halo- + (pi)perid(ine) + -ol 1
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Confronted with such cases before the discovery of autoimmune encephalitis, psychiatrists often prescribed antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine or haloperidol.
From Science Magazine ● May 15, 2024
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 ● Jan. 15, 2024
Antipsychotic medications like haloperidol and risperidone, which are often given for anxiety and agitation, can increase the risk of death in people with dementia.
From New York Times ● Dec. 8, 2019
“Never really voices at that time. They started me on haloperidol and thorazine. Now, well, now I’m on a very low dose of risperidone,” he says proudly.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 19, 2019
In fact, haloperidol affects dopamine activity, which is a prominent part of the chemistry of the basal nuclei.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
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