Warnings


What may interact with Droperidol?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-abarelix
-alfuzosin
-amoxapine
-apomorphine
-arsenic trioxide
-certain antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, gatifloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, pentamidine, sparfloxacin, telithromycin, troleandomycin
-certain medicines for cancer like daunorubicin, doxorubicin
-certain medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
-certain medicines for irregular heart beat like dronedarone
-chloroquine
-cisapride
-clozapine
-general and local anesthetics
-halofantrine
-haloperidol
-maprotiline
-methadone
-octreotide
-other medicines for nausea and vomiting like dolasetron and palonosetron
-phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, mesoridazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine, and trifluoperazine
-pimozide
-ranolazine
-risperidone
-sertindole
-sodium phosphate salts
-tacrolimus
-tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline, desipramine, nortriptyline, and others
-vardenafil

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-barbiturates
-certain medicines for depression
-diuretics
-dofetilide
-laxatives
-narcotic medicines for pain
-other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
-ziprasidone

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Droperidol?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-heart disease, including heart failure
-if you frequently drink alcohol-containing beverages
-irregular heart beats or slow heart rate
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to droperidol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Droperidol?

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.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.