Haldol (Noun)

Meaning

Tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The doctor prescribed Haldol to help manage the patient's schizophrenia symptoms.
• Haldol was administered to the patient to calm his aggressive behavior.
• The nurse carefully monitored the patient's dosage of Haldol to avoid any adverse reactions.
• Haldol has been shown to be effective in reducing the severity of Tourette's syndrome tics.
• The patient's psychiatrist adjusted his Haldol dosage to achieve the optimal balance between symptom relief and side effects.

Synonyms

• Haloperidol

Hypernyms

• Antipsychotic Drug
• Major Tranquilizer
• Antipsychotic Agent
• Antipsychotic
• Neuroleptic
• Major Tranquilliser
• Neuroleptic Agent
• Neuroleptic Drug

Related Words

• Trade Name (noun)