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Droperidol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1-[1-[3-(p-Fluorobenzoyl)propyl]-1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-4-pyridyl]-2-benzimidazolinone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H22FN3O2
CAS Number:
548-73-2
Molecular Weight:
379.43
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329749689
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
MDL number:
MFCD00083290

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Product Name

Droperidol, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C22H22FN3O2/c23-17-9-7-16(8-10-17)21(27)6-3-13-25-14-11-18(12-15-25)26-20-5-2-1-4-19(20)24-22(26)28/h1-2,4-5,7-11H,3,6,12-15H2,(H,24,28)

SMILES string

Fc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)CCCN2CCC(=CC2)N3C(=O)Nc4ccccc34

InChI key

RMEDXOLNCUSCGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

droperidol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

human ... DRD2(1813), DRD3(1814), DRD4(1815), HTR2A(3356)

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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

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Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS07

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hcodes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Kate McKeage et al.
Drugs, 66(16), 2123-2147 (2006-11-23)
Droperidol (Dehydrobenzperidol, Dehidrobenzoperidol, Dridol, Droleptan, Inapsine) is a dopamine D(2) receptor antagonist that has been widely used in adults and children for the prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) over several decades and, more recently, for the
John H Shale et al.
The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 64(5), 500-505 (2003-05-21)
Droperidol had become a standard treatment for sedating severely agitated or violent patients in both psychiatric and medical emergency departments. However, several recent articles have suggested that droperidol may have a quinidine-like effect similar to that of thioridazine in inducing
R A Chambers et al.
The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 60(10), 664-667 (1999-11-05)
As admission criteria to inpatient units become more focused on patient safety and behavioral instability, primary treatment often requires use of medications that need to be quick, safe, and effective for control of agitation. This article reviews the evidence that
S Cure et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (4)(4), CD002830-CD002830 (2004-10-21)
People suffering from acute psychotic illnesses, especially those associated with agitated or violent behaviour, may require urgent pharmacological tranquillisation or sedation. Droperidol, a butyrophenone neuroleptic, has been used for this purpose in several countries. To estimate the effects of droperidol
Droperidol- and ondansetron-induced life-threatening arrhythmias.
Jasmine Patel
Journal of emergency nursing: JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association, 39(4), 393-394 (2013-07-09)
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