DROPERIDOL
\dɹˈə͡ʊpɹɪdˌɒl], \dɹˈəʊpɹɪdˌɒl], \d_ɹ_ˈəʊ_p_ɹ_ɪ_d_ˌɒ_l]\
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A butyrophenone with general properties similar to those of HALOPERIDOL. It is used in conjunction with an opioid analgesic such as FENTANYL to maintain the patient in a calm state of neuroleptanalgesia with indifference to surroundings but still able to cooperate with the surgeon. It is also used as a premedicant, as an antiemetic, and for the control of agitation in acute psychoses. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 29th ed, p593)
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