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Inapsine Active Ingredients: Droperidol Injection Representative Names: Inapsine What is droperidol injection? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I use this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with droperidol? What side effects may I notice from receiving droperidol? What should I watch for while taking droperidol? Where can I keep my medicine? What is droperidol injection? (Back to top) DROPERIDOL (Inapsine®) is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with medicines given during surgery or other procedures. Generic droperidol injections are available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •if you frequently drink alcohol-containing beverages •heart disease, including heart failure •irregular heart beats or slow heart rate •liver disease •low blood pressure •kidney disease •Parkinson's disease •seizures (convulsions) •an unusual or allergic reaction to droperidol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I use this medicine? (Back to top) Droperidol is for injection into a muscle or for slow injection into a vein. Droperidol is only given by health care professionals in a controlled environment, such as a hospital or clinic. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Use in children less than 2 years of age is not recommended. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) This does not apply. What drug(s) may interact with droperidol? (Back to top) Droperidol should only be given with extreme caution if you are receiving any of these drugs: •arsenic trioxide •astemizole •bepridil •certain antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, gatifloxacin, grepafloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin) •cisapride •cisplatin •foscarnet •levodopa, entacapone or other medicines for Parkinson's disease •levomethadyl •medicines for asthma or breathing difficulties (such as formoterol or salmeterol) •medicines for depression •some medicines for treating mental disturbances or severe mood problems (examples: chlorpromazine, pimozide, thioridazine, ziprasidone and many others) •medicines to control heart rhythm (examples: amiodarone, digoxin, disopyramide, dofetilide, flecainide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol) •probucol •terfenadine •water pills (diuretics) Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from receiving droperidol? (Back to top) Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: •fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations) •fainting spells or dizziness that won't go away •hallucinations •movement difficulties •muscle spasms or stiffness •restlessness or agitation, nervousness •rolling or rotating movement of the eyes •slow or difficult breathing •sweating Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): •chills •dizziness •drowsiness •facial flushing •involuntary muscle movements •nightmares •trembling What should I watch for while taking droperidol? (Back to top) You will be closely monitored following administration of droperidol. You may feel drowsy or dizzy after receiving droperidol. Do not drive, operate machinery, or perform other tasks that require concentration. Alcohol can increase drowsiness or dizziness; avoid alcoholic drinks. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) This does not apply. You will only receive this medicine in a hospital or clinic. Last Updated:07/16/2003 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.