Haldol Decanoate and Tigecycline Intravenous

• Generic Name: haloperidol
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Haldol, Haldol Decanoate

Haloperidol is a long-acting antipsychotic medicine that works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain.

Haldol Decanoate is used for long-term control of severe symptoms of psychosis, or mental illness such as schizophrenia. This medicine is sometimes used in people who cannot take antipsychotic medicine by mouth (orally).

Haldol Decanoate is also used to control motor and speech tics in people with Tourette's syndrome.

Haloperidol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tigecycline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tygacil

Tigecycline injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body (eg, infections on the skin, stomach, or lungs). It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, tigecycline will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This is a tetracycline antibiotic.

Tigecycline is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.