Droperidol

What Are The Other Names For Droperidol?

Droleptan

It is combined with another drug in Thalamonal, and is used for different purposes.

What Is It Used To Treat?

1. Psychosis, including the following disorders:
   
   
   • Schizophrenia
   • Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depression)
   • Mania/Hypomania
   • Schizoaffective Disorder
   • Delusional (Paranoid) Disorders
   
   
2. Anxiety/Agitation (for short-term management)
3. Violent/Aggressive Behaviour (for short-term management)
4. Behavioural Problems in Children
5. Nausea/Vomiting

How Is It Taken?

Yellow tablets, clear liquid, or injection.

What Are The Possible Side-Effects?

All medications can have side-effects. Remember, the following suggested side-effects are possibilities. Many people do not experience side-effects. If you think you are please consult your Doctor. There are other medicines that can counteract these.

Stiffness Floppiness Shakes/Tremors Eye Rolling/Blurred Vision Speech/Dribbling problems Excessive Sweating Racing Heartbeat Loss of Appetite Indigestion Nausea/Vomiting

Weight Changes Hyperthermia Blood Problems Breathing Problems Period Problems Slow Thinking Dizziness Headaches Sleeplessness Agitation

Swellings Skin Rashes Sensitivity to Sunlight Confusion Epileptic Fits Jaundice/Liver Problems Impaired Erection Impaired Ejaculation Tardive Dyskinesia Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

What Conditions Can Be Badly Affected By Droperidol?

The following are a list of conditions in which Droperidol should not be used, or should be used with caution. Always check with your Doctor.

• Coma
• Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
• Severe Depression
• Liver, Kidney, Heart Problems
• Parkinson's Disease
• Epilepsy

PLEASE NOTE: The information presented on this page is intended as a guide. For more complete information please refer to an official source.

*** RECOMMENDED BOOKS ***

If you are interested in going into even more depth, the following book(s), sold by Amazon.co.uk, are recommended by us. Each is followed by a rating for ease of reading (1-3).

1=Simple and Easy to comprehend.
2=More Complex but still a good read.
3=Very Complex, only for professionals/those studying to degree level.

British National Formulary (Mehta)

RATING SCORE = 3  This the standard reference book for professionals (nurses, doctors etc) who prescribe and give out medication.

Consumer's Guide To Psychiatric Drugs (Preston et al)

RATING SCORE = 2  Attempts to use straightforward, plain English, despite all the jargon that is around medication. Not a bad job at all!

The Complete Guide To Psychiatric Drugs: Straight Talk For Best Results (Drummond)

RATING SCORE = 2  Another good attempt to simplify medication so that most of us can at least try to understand.

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