Droperidol (Inapsine); Antiemetic; Inj: 2.5 mg/mL [1, 2, 5, 10 mL];
2-12 yrs: Nausea and Vomiting: 0.05 mg/kg/dose IV/IM q4-6h prn
Post-operative nausea: 0.01-0.03 mg/kg/dose IV/IM q6-8h prn
>12 yrs: Nausea and Vomiting: 2.5-5 mg/dose IM/IV q4h prn
Prior to use, 12 lead EKG to identify patients with
baseline QT prolongation is recommended. Drug is contraindicated if patient's
baseline QT interval is
prolonged.