DROPERIDOL

Drug Name: DROPERIDOL

DROPERIDOL DESCRIPTION:
DROPERIDOL INJECTION (dro-PAIR-id-all)

COMMON DROPERIDOL BRAND NAME(S):
Inapsine

DROPERIDOL SIDE EFFECTS:
DROPERIDOL causes post-operative drowsiness, dizziness and a floating feeling. Expect these effects. If any of these continue or become severe, inform your doctor. Other side effects include: anxiety, restlessness, change in blood pressure, breathing trouble, a rapid heart rate, muscle stiffness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE DROPERIDOL:
DROPERIDOL: This is given by injection into a muscle or a vein by a health care professional usually 30 to 60 minutes before the procedure. Additional doses may be given into a vein as needed based on your condition and response.

DROPERIDOL USES:
DROPERIDOL is a tranquilizer. It is used in medical and diagnostic procedures for its calming effect and to reduce nausea and vomiting.

DROPERIDOL PRECAUTIONS:
Before using this, tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, liver disease, allergies. Use caution driving or performing tasks requiring alertness since DROPERIDOL can cause dizziness and drowsiness. DROPERIDOL should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if DROPERIDOL is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. DROPERIDOL should be used with caution in elderly persons as they are more sensitive to its effects.

DROPERIDOL DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take, particularly: narcotic pain relievers, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety drugs, antidepressants. Droperidol may reverse the effects of epinephrine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

DROPERIDOL OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual drowsiness or restlessness; twitching of the face or tongue; uncontrolled movement of arms and legs; difficulty speaking and swallowing; unusual dizziness; fainting; rapid heart rate; and hallucinations.

DROPERIDOL NOTES:
Your condition and response to DROPERIDOL will be closely monitored.

MISSED DROPERIDOL DOSE:
DROPERIDOL is only given as needed by a health care professional.

DROPERIDOL STORAGE:
Store DROPERIDOL at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light as directed. Do not store in the bathroom.