Droperidol

Question 1

Droperidol Trade Name?

Answer 1

Inapsine

Question 2

Droperidol Classification?

Answer 2

Antiemetic

Question 3

Droperidol Mechanism?

Answer 3

the exact mechanisim is unknow but it’s main action seems to be as a dopamine D2 and A1 receptor antagonist producing antiemetic and sedative-hypnotic effects

Question 4

Droperidol Indications?

Answer 4

antiemetic

Question 5

Droperidol Contraindications?

Answer 5

hypersensitivity, know or suspected QT prolongation, congenital long QT syndrome

Question 6

Droperidol Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

hypotension, tachycardia QT prologation, cardiac arrest, vtach, anxiety, hyperactivity, drowsiness, hallucination, laryngospasm, brochospasm, anaphylaxis, constipation, weight gain

Question 7

Droperidol Adult Dose?

Answer 7

1.0 - 2.5mg

Question 8

Droperidol Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

0.03 - 0.07 mg/km over 2-5 minutes every 4 to 6 hours.

Question 9

Droperidol Onset of Action?

Answer 9

3-10 minutes

Question 10

Droperidol Duration of Action?

Answer 10

2-4 hours

Question 11

Droperidol Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

adult 2.5mg, peds 0.1mg/kg

Question 12

Droperidol Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

IV/IM

Question 13

Droperidol How Supplied?

Answer 13

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