Droperidol (Inapsine) Flashcards
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Indications
• Primary use for management of agitated/combative patients.
• Second line medication for management of intractable vomiting requiring base contact. • Combative head injured patients.
Dosage and Administration Adult:
Agitation/Combative
IV/IM route: 5.0 mg slow IV/IM administration, after 10 minutes if desired effect is not achieved contact base to consider a second dose.
Pediatric: Under the age of 12 Contact Base Antiemetic: Contact base for orders
IV/IM route:
Adult: 1.25 mg slow push. Pediatric: 0.05 mg/kg slow push.
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Droperidol (Inapsine)
