| Brand Name | Inapsine |
| Generic Name | Droperidol |
| Drug Class | Dopamine (D2) Antagonist |
| Availability | Prescription |
| Manufacturer | Janssen Pharmaceuticals |
| Indications | Nausea, Vomiting, Gastroparesis |
| Type | Injection |
| Doses | 1.25-2.5 mg IV before surgery or as needed |
| Route | IV |
| Side Effects | Drowsiness, QT prolongation, agitation, extrapyramidal symptoms |
| Interactions | QT prolongation; additive effects with antiarrhythmics |
| Overdose | QT prolongation, severe hypotension. |
| Missed Dose | Take ASAP. |
| Contraindications | QT prolongation, electrolyte abnormalities, CNS depression. |
| Alternatives | Haloperidol, Ondansetron, Aprepitant |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | Available Rx |
| Patient Assistance Program | Not available |
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Droperidol is used to prevent nausea and vomiting, particularly after surgery or anesthesia, and to manage agitation in patients with psychiatric disorders.
Droperidol can be taken with/without food, but; in the real world Droperidol is commonly taken by means of intravenous or intramuscular injections.
Droperidol usage in the process of pregnancy is advised only under the condition of the possibility of greater benefit than the risks. Take in case of pregnancy but it should be talked over with your physician.
Considering the possibility to omit a dose, it is necessary to take it according to the prescriptions of your health specialist. It is traditionally applied in a hospital setting and therefore there could be no chance of neglecting an administration.
Droperidol normally takes between 30 to 60 minutes after consumption in order to suppress nausea and vomiting.
Droperidol is employed in treating the symptoms in the short term basis. It is to be observed over a long period of use by a medical expert.
Yes, Droperidol can be used with other medications especially the central nervous system acting drugs, e.g. the sedatives and the anti-anxiety drugs.
Consult a physician in case of any side effects such as difficulty breathing, excessive sedation and restlessness.
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