Droperidol
Warnings
What may interact with Droperidol?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Abarelix
-Alfuzosin
-Amoxapine
-Apomorphine
-Arsenic trioxide
-Certain antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, gatifloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, pentamidine, sparfloxacin, telithromycin, troleandomycin
-Certain medications for cancer, such as daunorubicin, doxorubicin
-Certain medications for fungal infections, such as fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
-Certain medications for irregular heartbeat, such as dronedarone
-Chloroquine
-Cisapride
-Clozapine
-General and local anesthetics
-Halofantrine
-Haloperidol
-Maprotiline
-Methadone
-Octreotide
-Other medications for nausea and vomiting, such as dolasetron and palonosetron
-Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, mesoridazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine, and trifluoperazine
-Pimozide
-Ranolazine
-Risperidone
-Sertindole
-Sodium phosphate salts
-Tacrolimus
-Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, desipramine, nortriptyline, and others
-Vardenafil
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Barbiturates
-Certain medications for depression
-Diuretics
-Dofetilide
-Laxatives
-Opioid medications for pain
-Other medications that cause heart rhythm changes
-Ziprasidone
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Droperidol
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Frequently drink alcohol
-Heart disease, including heart failure
-Irregular heartbeats or slow heart rate
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-An unusual or allergic reaction to droperidol, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Droperidol?
Your condition will be closely monitored following administration of this medication.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medication affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medication. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This medication is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
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