Droperidol Flashcards by Katy McAleer | Brainscape

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What is droperidol?

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A butyrophenone which antagonises dopamine at the CTZ.

Also a mild histamine antagonist and anticholinergic.

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What are the SEs of droperidol?

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extrapyramidal symptoms
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
altered temperature regulation
hypotension
tachycardia
arrhythmias
endocrine effects (weight gain/galactorrhoea)

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