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haloperidol decanoate

haloperidol decanoate (HALDOL DECANOATE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor inverse agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — haloperidol decanoate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

haloperidol decanoate (HALDOL DECANOATE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor inverse agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN haloperidol decanoate
Brand HALDOL DECANOATE
Mechanism D2-like dopamine receptor inverse agonist
Target D2-like dopamine receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

D2-like dopamine receptor inverse agonist

Primary target: D2-like dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is haloperidol decanoate?

haloperidol decanoate (HALDOL DECANOATE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor inverse agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for haloperidol decanoate?

HALDOL DECANOATE is a marketed brand name for haloperidol decanoate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of haloperidol decanoate?

haloperidol decanoate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.