Medication Error : Haloperidol Toxicity In A Child With Intellectual Disability

Authors

  • Prashanth JB
  • Kiran B
  • Vidyadhar V
  • Praveen T Dept of Pediatrics
  • East Point College of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
  • Bangalore

Keywords:

Haloperidol toxicity, extrapyramidal symptoms, medication error, intellectual disability, neuroleptics

Abstract

Haloperidol is a typical antipsychotic drug used in the treatment of schizophrenia and mania in adults, and for hyperactivity, behavioural and movement disorders in children. A common adverse effect of this drug is the development of extrapyramidal symptoms due to the blockage of dopamine receptors. Here we report a case of haloperidol toxicity due to medication error.

Published Date

07-Jul-2022

Issue

Vol.18 Issue No.1 (2022): Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology

Section

Articles