Inapsine Dosage
Generic name: droperidol
Dosage form: injection
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 9, 2018.
Dosage should be individualized. Some of the factors to be considered in determining the dose are age, body weight, physical status, underlying pathological condition, use of other drugs, type of anesthesia to be used and the surgical procedure involved.
Vital signs and ECG should be monitored routinely.
Adult dosage
The maximum recommended initial dose of INAPSINE is 2.5 mg IM or slow IV. Additional 1.25 mg doses of INAPSINE may be administered to achieve the desired effect. However, additional doses should be administered with caution, and only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk.
Children's dosage
For children two to 12 years of age, the maximum recommended initial dose is 0.1 mg/kg, taking into account the patient's age and other clinical factors. However, additional doses should be administered with caution, and only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk.
See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS for use of INAPSINE with other CNS depressants and in patients with altered response.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. If such abnormalities are observed, the drug should not be administered.
Further information
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