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

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