Droperidol(Inapsine)

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Droperidol(Inapsine) Class
- Butyrophenone antipsychotic
- Antiemetic
- Related to Haloperidol
Droperidol(Inapsine) MOA
- Blocks drugs that act on the chemoreceptor trigger zone
- Mild alpha adrenergic blocking properties
- Direct vasodilation may cause hypotension
- Acts at the subcortical level to produce sedation and reduce anxiety and minor activities without inducing sleep
Droperidol(Inapsine) Indication
- Acute psychosis
- Nausea/Vomiting
Droperidol(Inapsine) Contraindications

Known hypersensitivty
Droperidol(Inapsine) Adverse
- Drowsiness
- Dystonic Reaction
- Dizzy
- Restlessness
- Hypotension
- Tachycardia
Droperidol(Inapsine) Dosage

Adult: 2.5-10mg IV

Peds: 0.088-0.165mg/kg IV

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Droperidol(Inapsine)

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Droperidol(Inapsine) drug profile

Updated

2015-01-27T06:46:14Z

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