Haloperidol is used to treat a variety of psychiatric and neurological conditions. It belongs to a class of drugs called antipsychotics and works by regulating the activity of certain chemicals in the brain. This medication is primarily prescribed to treat conditions such as schizophrenia, severe agitation associated with psychotic disorders, and severe mania.
Haloperidol is also sometimes used to control convulsions or abnormal movements resulting from conditions such as Tourette's syndrome. It may also be prescribed to calm severe agitation or hyperactivity in some other medical conditions. It is always recommended to use it under direct medical supervision to avoid any side effects or interactions with other medications.