The drug "Droperidol" instructions for use characterizes as an antipsychotic drug, which is a butyrofenone derivative and has antiarrhythmic and catalytic activity. 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 is also provided by the drug "Droperidol". The mechanism of action of this antipsychotic is based on the blocking of alpha-adrenergic receptors and central dopamine receptors.
This drug is given as a solution for injections in ampoules of two, five or ten milliliters. As an active element in the composition of this antipsychotic drug is droperidol.
As for the area of application of this drug, 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" (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 trauma, 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 drug is strictly contraindicated in case the patient has 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 the possible adverse reactions associated with the use of this tool, then first of all, the risk of developing arterial hypotension, dysphoria or depression should be highlighted. 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).