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Droperidol Flashcards

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Droperidol trade name

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Inapsine

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Droperidol Class

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Antiemetic agent

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Droperidol MOA

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antagonism of dopamine receptors in the central nervous system; it also interferes with GABA-, norepinephrine-,

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Droperidol Indications

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Antiemetic/delirium/agitation

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Droperidol contraindications

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Hypersensitivity to medication

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Droperidol side effects

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Nausea/vomiting
Hallucinations
Akathisia
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Dysuria
Anxiety
Restlessness
Seizure
Sedation
Drowsiness

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Droperidol dose

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Adult antiemetic-2.5 mg IV/IM additional 1.25 may be given if benefit outweighs the risk
Delirium- 5mg IM

Pediatric antiemetic-0.03-0.07mg/kg max 2.5mg

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Droperidol duration

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Onset 3-10 minutes
Duration 2-4 hours up to 12 hours

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