Droperidol Flashcards
1
Q
Droperidol Trade Name
A
Inapsine
2
Q
Droperidol Class
A
Antidopaminergic
3
Q
Droperidol Action
A
Blocks dopamine receptors
4
Q
Droperidol Indication
A
N/V, psychosis
5
Q
Droperidol Contraindications
A
Prolonged QT on ECG, suspected ACS, hypotension, absence of radial pulse, respiratory depression
6
Q
Droperidol Dose/Route
A
Antiemetic: 1.25mg-2.5mg IV IM
Psychosis - 5mg IV IM
7
Q
Droperidol Side Effects
A
QT prolongation, hypotension, tachycardia
8
Q
Droperidol Other
A
Black box warning, cardiac monitoring prior and post most
