Acute Porphyria Drugs

N05AD01 - Haloperidol

Probably not porphyrinogenic
PNP

Rationale
No data pointing to CYP-induction. Repeatedly used in acute porphyria without ill effects. Several references state non-porphyrinogenicity.
Chemical description
Butyrphenone low-dose neuroleptic used in psychotic conditions (e.g. in paranoia), also in childhood. Used in confusion states in elderly and against vomiting, e.g. in radiation sickness. Extensively metabolized, CYPs probably involved. No data pointing to CYP-inducing properties.
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 3 patients with acute porphyria.
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References
# Citation details PubMed ID
Drug reference publications
1. Martindale: The complete drug reference. Pharmaceutical Press.
Sweetman SC, editor.
Porphyria Drug Lists
2. Australian List
Australian Porphyria Association No longer maintained
3. French List
Centre Français des Porphyries
4. EPI List
European Porphyria Initiative No longer maintained
5. South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
Tradenames

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