Droperidol

Question 1

Droperdol Indications

Answer 1

Aged 12 or more, with agitated delirium causing mild / moderate risk to safety. When olanzapine had not been administered or is ineffective

Question 2

Droperdol Mechanism

Answer 2

Blocks dopamine receptors and alpha receptor centrally resulting in sedation; reduced agitation and a state of mental detachment