Inapsine (Droperidol) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Nausea and vomiting facts

Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of a disease or condition. The underlying cause of the illness causing nausea and vomiting should be identified and treated.
Nausea and vomiting symptom control is important both for comfort's sake and to prevent dehydration.
Dehydration can worsen nausea and vomiting.
Medication may be available to control symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

Introduction to nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of an underlying illness and not a specific disease. Nausea is the sensation that the stomach wants to empty itself, while vomiting (emesis) or throwing up, is the act of forcible emptying of the stomach. The term "dry heaves" refers to an episode of vomiting where there is no food in the stomach to vomit, and only clear secretions are vomited.

Vomiting is a violent act in which the stomach almost...

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Inapsine Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving droperidol (Inapsine)?

You should not be given this medication if you are allergic to droperidol, or have a personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome."

Before you receive droperidol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

heart disease;
heart rhythm disorder;
congestive heart failure;
high blood pressure;
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low potassium);
liver or kidney disease;
adrenal gland cancer (pheochromocytoma); or
a history of alcohol abuse.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to receive droperidol, or you may need a dose adjustment.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Before you receive droperidol, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether droperidol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Before you receive this medication, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How is droperidol given (Inapsine)?

Droperidol is given as an injection through a needle placed into a muscle or a vein. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting prior to and/or during your surgery or medical procedure.

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