Droperidol

Droperidol /droprIdl/ (Inapsine, Droleptan, Dridol, Xomolix, Innovar [combination with fentanyl]) is an antidopaminergic drug used as an antiemetic (that is, to prevent or treat nausea) and as an antipsychotic. Droperidol is also often used as a sedative in intensive-care treatment. Contents 1 History 2 Medical use 3 Black box warning 4 Side effects 5 Chemistry 6 References 7 Further reading History Discovered at Janssen Pharmaceutica in 1961, droperidol is a butyrophenone which acts a... [wikipedia]