QT interval prolongation and/or torsades de pointes (including fatalities) have occurred at doses at or below those recommended, in some cases when no known risk factors were present.
Because of potential for serious proarrhythmic effects and death, use only when response to other treatment is unacceptable (due to lack of efficacy or intolerable adverse effects).
Prior to administration, obtain 12-lead ECG to exclude the presence of prolonged QT interval (QTc interval >440 msec in males, >450 msec in females).
Do notadminister droperidol if QT interval is prolonged.
If potential benefit outweighs risk of serious arrhythmia, monitor for arrhythmia with ECG prior to administration and for 2–3 hours after completion of therapy.
Contraindicated in patients with known or suspected QT prolongation, including congenital long QT syndrome.
Use with extreme caution in patients at risk for prolonged QT syndrome (e.g., CHF, bradycardia, diuretic use, cardiac hypertrophy, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, use of other drugs known to prolong QT interval). Other risk factors may include age >65 years, alcohol abuse, and concomitant use of benzodiazepines, volatile anesthetics, or IV opiates. (See Prolonged QT Syndrome under Cautions.)
Initiate droperidol at low dose and increase with caution as needed to achieve desired effect.
This medicine is for injection into a muscle or for slow injection into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. While this medicine may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Your condition will be closely monitored following administration of this medicine.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine 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 medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
chills
facial flushing
involuntary muscle movements
trembling
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
NOTE:This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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