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Drug profile · INN

haloperidol lactate

haloperidol lactate (HALOPERIDOL) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — haloperidol lactate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

haloperidol lactate (HALOPERIDOL) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN haloperidol lactate
Brand HALOPERIDOL
Mechanism Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor antagonist
Target D2-like dopamine receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor antagonist

Primary target: D2-like dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Oral methylphenidate and Oral haloperidol Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Nicotine Dependence
  2. Haloperidol Approved · United Therapeutics Europe · Migraine Headaches

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Frequently asked questions

What is haloperidol lactate?

haloperidol lactate (HALOPERIDOL) is a serotonin 2a (5-ht2a) receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for haloperidol lactate?

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

What is the US approval status of haloperidol lactate?

haloperidol lactate 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.