Agent "Droperidol" instructions for usecharacterizes as an antipsychotic drug that is a butyrofenone derivative and has antiarrhythmic and catalytic activity. The use of this medicine has on the patient's body a pronounced anti-shock, neuroleptic and antiemetic effect. Reducing the arrhythmogenic and pressor effect of adrenaline, a decrease in pressure in the pulmonary artery, the expansion of peripheral vessels, a decrease in the OPSS also provides the drug "droperidol." The mechanism of action of this antipsychotic agent is based on the blocking of alpha-adrenergic receptors and central dopamine receptors.
This medicine is given in the form of a solution forinjections in ampoules of two, five or ten milliliters. As an active element in the composition of this antipsychotic drug is droperidol.
With regard to the scope of this tool,then the main indication for its use is neuroleptanalgesia (usually in combination with fentanyl). This term is an intravenous general anesthetic, in which a person is conscious, but does not experience pain or emotions. In this case, the most active drug "Droperidol" (the instruction for use confirms this) is used during preparation for anesthesia, surgical, endoscopic and other instrumental interventions. Indications for the appointment of this remedy are also severe attacks of angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, shock and pain in injuries, hypertensive crisis. With psychomotor agitation, pulmonary edema and hallucinations, it is also recommended to use the drug "Droperidol". Indications include both vomiting and nausea during surgical or diagnostic medical manipulations.
Use this antipsychotic drugStrictly contraindicated in the case of a patient with hypersensitivity or extrapyramidal disorders. During pregnancy, you should not prescribe the drug "Droperidol". Instructions for use prohibit the use of the drug during the lactation period. In addition, a direct contraindication is the age of up to two years. Finally, it is forbidden to use this antipsychotic drug during caesarean section.
If we talk about possible side reactions,associated with the use of this tool, then in the first place should highlight the risk of arterial hypotension, dysphoria or depression. Drowsiness, extrapyramidal symptoms, dizziness, hallucinations, bronchospasm, tremors, increased excitability and anxiety can also be noted as a result of the drug "Droperidol". Instructions for use notes and a low probability of anaphylactic reactions and the development of hypertension (in the case of simultaneous use of fentanyl).
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