Comparing Haloperidol vs Midazolam

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Haloperidol

Midazolam

Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication that may be used in the treatment of schizophrenia and Tourette syndrome. Detrimental effects on cognitive function and movement-related side effects are... View more

Prescribed for Light Sedation, ICU Agitation, Light Anesthesia, Seizures, Status Epilepticus. midazolam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Commonly reported side effects include: apnea, and bradypnea.

See the full midazolam side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	1 mL
Dosage	decanoate 100 mg/mL
Per Unit^*	$47.10 - $47.60
Cost^*	$47.10 - $47.60

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Quantity	25 mL
Dosage	5 mg/mL
Per Unit^*	$1.52
Cost^*	$38.05

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Injectable solution
Intramuscular solution
Oral concentrate
Oral tablet

Injectable solution
Intravenous solution
Oral syrup

Brand Names

Haldol, Haldol Decanoate Nayzilam, Seizalam

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

70 hours

4 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 646 drugs are known to interact with haloperidol:

228 major drug interactions (763 brand and generic names)
406 moderate drug interactions (1768 brand and generic names)
12 minor drug interactions (43 brand and generic names)

A total of 483 drugs are known to interact with midazolam:

34 major drug interactions (91 brand and generic names)
410 moderate drug interactions (1582 brand and generic names)
39 minor drug interactions (333 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of haloperidol such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with midazolam and lead to potentially dangerous side... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

April 12, 1967

October 15, 1998

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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