Haldol Intramuscular and Tolvaptan

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

Haloperidol injection is used to treat nervous, emotional, and mental conditions (eg, schizophrenia). It is also used to control the symptoms of Tourette's disorder. This medicine should not be used to treat behavior problems in older adult patients who have dementia.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: tolvaptan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Samsca, Jynarque

This medication guide provides information about the Samsca brand of tolvaptan. Jynarque is another brand of tolvaptan that is not covered in this medication guide.

Tolvaptan (Samsca) is used to treat hyponatremia (low levels of sodium in your blood) in people with heart failure, and certain hormonal imbalances. Tolvaptan improves urine flow without causing the body to lose too much sodium as you urinate.

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