Haloperidol injection and Midodrine

• Generic Name: haloperidol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Haldol, Haldol Decanoate

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

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

Haloperidol injection 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: midodrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Proamatine, Orvaten

Midodrine works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels and increasing blood pressure.

Midodrine is used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension) that causes severe dizziness or a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out. midodrine is for use only when low blood pressure affects daily life. Midodrine may not improve your ability to perform daily activities.

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