| 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 used to produce tranquilization and to reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting in surgical and diagnostic procedures. |
| Marketing Status |
approved; vet_approved |
| ATC Code |
N05AD08 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00450
|
| KEGG ID |
D00308
|
| MeSH ID |
D004329
|
| PubChem ID |
3168
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D03CJL
|
| NDC Product Code |
0143-9515; 64189-0601; 38779-0501; 0143-9514; 0517-9702 |
| UNII |
O9U0F09D5X
|
| Synonyms |
Droperidol | Inapsine | Dehidrobenzperidol | Dehydrobenzperidol | Droleptan |
