What is droperidol used for?

Inapsine (droperidol) is a sedative, tranquilizer, and anti-nausea medication used to reduce nausea and vomiting caused by surgery or other medical procedures. Inapsine is available in generic form. Common side effects of Inapsine include drowsiness, dizziness, or feeling restless or anxious.

What class of drug is droperidol?

Droperidol is classified as an FDA pregnancy risk category C drug.

Is droperidol the same as Haldol?

Droperidol, however, has been shown to have a more rapid onset and greater efficacy than haloperidol (5 mg droperidol vs 10 mg haloperidol) for patients with acute psychosis (3), as well as for patients with agitated behavior in the ED (4).

What does droperidol stand for in medical category?

Droperidol /droʊˈpɛrIdɔːl/ (Inapsine, Droleptan, Dridol, Xomolix, Innovar [combination with fentanyl]) is an antidopaminergic drug used as an antiemetic (that is, to prevent or treat nausea) and as an antipsychotic.

How does a 50 mg domadol capsule work?

Domadol 50 mg Capsule is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.

What’s the difference between dronabinol and droperidol?

Not to be confused with Dronabinol or Domperidone. Droperidol /droʊˈpɛrIdɔːl/ (Inapsine, Droleptan, Dridol, Xomolix, Innovar [combination with fentanyl ]) is an antidopaminergic drug used as an antiemetic (that is, to prevent or treat nausea) and as an antipsychotic. Droperidol is also often used as a sedative in intensive-care treatment.

Are there any serious side effects to droperidol?

Serious side effects are rare. If any of the following happen, tell your doctor immediately or go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital: fever, sweating, increased body temperature, stiff muscles, confusion and reduced consciousness. The above list includes very serious side effects.