Drug Name |
Droperidol |
Drug ID |
BADD_D00731 |
Description |
A butyrophenone with general properties similar to those of haloperidol. It is used in conjunction with an opioid analgesic such as fentanyl to maintain the patient in a calm state of neuroleptanalgesia with indifference to surroundings but still able to cooperate with the surgeon. It is also used as a premedicant, as an antiemetic, and for the control of agitation in acute psychoses. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 29th ed, p593) |
Indications and Usage |
Droperidol is ssed to produce tranquilization and to reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting in surgical and diagnostic procedures. |
Marketing Status |
Prescription; Discontinued |
ATC Code |
N05AD08 |
DrugBank ID |
DB00450
|
KEGG ID |
D00308
|
MeSH ID |
D004329
|
PubChem ID |
3168
|
TTD Drug ID |
D03CJL
|
NDC Product Code |
73309-288; 38779-0501; 64189-0601; 0517-9702 |
Synonyms |
Droperidol | Inapsine | Dehidrobenzperidol | Dehydrobenzperidol | Droleptan |