What is Droperidol? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Droperidol

• Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein or as a shot into a muscle.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Droperidol

Droperidol contraindications - Who shouldn't take Droperidol?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive this medicine if you had an allergic reaction to droperidol, or if you have a heart rhythm problem (a QT interval problem).

Droperidol warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, congestive heart failure, a slow heartbeat, pheochromocytoma, or low magnesium or potassium levels in the blood.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart rhythm problems (QT prolongation)Low blood pressureNeuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), very rarely

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Your doctor will check your progress after you receive this medicine to see if the medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.

• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting

Droperidol interactions & what to avoid when taking Droperidol

• Some foods and medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:An MAO inhibitorDiuretic (water pill)Medicine for heart rhythm problemsBlood pressure medicineMedicine for depression or mental illness

• Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Your doctor will check your progress after you receive this medicine to see if the medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.