Droperidol Flashcards
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Droperdol Indications
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Aged 12 or more, with agitated delirium causing mild / moderate risk to safety. When olanzapine had not been administered or is ineffective
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Droperdol Mechanism
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Blocks dopamine receptors and alpha receptor centrally resulting in sedation; reduced agitation and a state of mental detachment