Inapsine - Droperidol Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Inapsine.
• Inapsine
• dro-PAIR-id-all

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• This medication is only given as needed by a health care professional.

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.

Inapsine Storage Instructions

• Store this medication 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.

Inapsine Miscellaneous Notes

• Your condition and response to this medication will be closely monitored (for example, EKG testing).

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take, particularly.

Warning

• Infrequent, but sometimes fatal heart problems (arrhythmias such as torsades) have occurred with droperidol use at or even below recommended doses.
• Droperidol use should be restricted to those in whom other drugs have failed to work well, or caused serious side effects.
• It should not be used in people with known or suspected heart problems (QTc prolongation).
• It should be used with caution in people at risk for QTc prolongation, such as those with heart failure, slow heart rate (bradycardia), heart enlargement (hypertrophy), low potassium or magnesium, alcoholics, or the elderly.
• Report to the doctor immediately symptoms such as severe dizziness, fainting, or irregular/rapid heartbeat.
• EKG testing should be performed before, during and for 2-3 hours after treatment with this drug.
• See also Drug Interactions.

Usage Instructions

• 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.

Read Before Using Inapsine (precautions)

• Before using this, tell your doctor if you have.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is a tranquilizer.
• It is used in medical and diagnostic procedures to reduce nausea and vomiting.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication causes post-operative drowsiness, dizziness and a floating feeling.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.