Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
0.5-5 mg PO/IM/IV every 4-8 hours PRN.
Pediatric Dose
0.05-0.15 mg/kg/day PO divided BID/TID.
Renal Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Hepatic Adjustment
Use caution.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
C
Lactation Safety
Probably compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Severe CNS depression
- Parkinson's disease
Common Adverse Effects
- Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
- QT prolongation
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)