droperidol
Formulary, restricted to Emergency Department providers for treatment of refractory nausea/vomiting.
EKG should be obtained prior to administration if patient is known to be receiving any high-risk QTc prolonging drugs.
If the patient receives a repeat dose of droperidol, check EKG prior to administration of the repeat dose. Maximum total dose is 2.5 mg per 24 hours.
Refer to ED Droperidol Criteria for Use for approved doses and routes of administration.
Reviewed: May 2025
Droperidol (INAPSINE) Update May 2025.pdf
Formulary, restricted to Emergency Department providers for treatment of refractory nausea/vomiting.
EKG should be obtained prior to administration if patient is known to be receiving any high-risk QTc prolonging drugs.
If the patient receives a repeat dose of droperidol, check EKG prior to administration of the repeat dose. Maximum total dose is 2.5 mg per 24 hours.
Refer to ED Droperidol Criteria for Use for approved doses and routes of administration.
Reviewed: May 2025
Droperidol (INAPSINE) Update May 2025.pdf