Droperidol
- TRADE NAMES: Dehydrobenzperidol; Droleptan; Droperidol; Inapsin; Inapsine (Akorn); Sintodian; Xomolix (ProStrakan)
- INDICATIONS: Tranquilizer and antiemetic in surgical procedures
- CLASS: Antiemetic, Antipsychotic, Butyrophenone
- HALF-LIFE: 2.3 hours
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PREGNANCY CATEGORY: C
Contra-indicated in patients with known or suspected QT prolongation.
This product is not available in the European market.
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Page last updated 07/31/2023
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Incidence 
- <1%
- 1-5%
- 5-10%
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-30%
- >30%
Seriousness
- Hospitalization possible
- Life threatening
- Fatal
Warnings in other populations
- Breast feeding
- Geriatric
- Pediatric
