Not to be inj intravascularly, SC or in divided doses. Discontinue use if hypersensitivity reactions, tardive dyskinesia, extrapyramidal symptoms, severe neutropoenia occur. Not to be used in dementia-related psychosis; if NMS, clinically significant QT prolongation & drug‐induced leukopoenia/neutropoenia occur. Avoid use in congenital long QT syndrome, history of cardiac arrhythmias. Known CV or cerebrovascular disease, conditions predisposing to hypotension; Parkinson's disease, dementia w/ Lewy bodies; history of seizures or conditions lowering seizure threshold; dysphagia; psychotic illnesses; history of clinically significant low WBC; risk of factors for VTE; priapism; body temp regulation; hyperglycaemia & DM; wt gain. Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome. Antiemetic effect. Avoid use in combination w/ class IA or III antiarrhythmics, antipsychotics, antibiotics or drugs prolonging QT interval; alcohol. Concomitant use w/ risperidone; psychostimulants eg, methylphenidate. Avoid inadvertent inj into blood vessel. May affect ability to drive & operate machines. Not recommended in moderate or severe renal impairment. Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy. Not to be used during lactation. Not recommended in paed <18 yr. Elderly w/ dementia.
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