Droperidol (Injection Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common
  • Anxiety
  • High blood pressure
  • Restlessness
Rare
  • Fainting
  • Fever
  • Fixed upward position of the eyeballs
  • Irregular or slow heart rate
  • Spasm of the muscles of the tongue, face, neck, and back
  • Sudden death

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Symptoms of overdose
  • Dizziness
  • Fixed upward position of the eyeballs
  • Restlessness
  • Slowed breathing
  • Spasm of the muscles of the tongue, face, neck, and back

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
  • Drowsiness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Rapid heart rate

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Precautions
DR600589 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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