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droperidol and Bilateral Headache

droperidol has been researched along with Bilateral Headache in 14 studies

Droperidol: 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)
droperidol : An organofluorine compound that is haloperidol in which the hydroxy group has been eliminated with the introduction of a double bond in the piperidine ring, and the 4-chlorophenyl group has been replaced by a benzimidazol-2-on-1-yl group. It is used in the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The objective was to determine if there is a difference in pain relief or frequency and severity of side effects in emergency department (ED) patients with primary headache treated with either intramuscular (IM) olanzapine or IM droperidol."9.13Olanzapine versus droperidol for the treatment of primary headache in the emergency department. ( Hill, CH; Martel, ML; Miner, JR, 2008)
"To compare the efficacy of droperidol with that of prochlorperazine for the treatment of benign headaches in emergency department (ED) patients."9.09Droperidol vs. prochlorperazine for benign headaches in the emergency department. ( Biros, MH; Fish, SJ; Miner, JR; Smith, SW, 2001)
"This prospective, randomized, double-blinded study evaluated the antiemetic efficacy of granisetron and droperidol in 80 ASA physical status I children, aged 4-10 years, undergoing strabismus surgery or tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy."9.08Comparison of granisetron and droperidol in the prevention of vomiting after strabismus surgery or tonsillectomy in children. ( Fujii, Y; Saitoh, Y; Tanaka, H; Toyooka, H, 1998)
"The aim of this study was to describe the use and efficacy of low-dose (≤2 mg) droperidol for the treatment of primary headaches (ie, migraine, cluster, tension-type headache and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, and other primary headaches) in the emergency department (ED)."7.78Treating primary headaches in the ED: can droperidol regain its role? ( Faine, B; Hogrefe, C; Smelser, J; Van Heukelom, J, 2012)
"Headache is a common presenting complaint to the ED."5.72Patients treated for acute headache with intranasal droperidol spend less time in the emergency department: A retrospective observational study. ( Bruce, E; Hammond, S; Holland, A; King, C; Knight, A; Munro, A; Stacey, J; Stern, A, 2022)
"The objective was to determine if there is a difference in pain relief or frequency and severity of side effects in emergency department (ED) patients with primary headache treated with either intramuscular (IM) olanzapine or IM droperidol."5.13Olanzapine versus droperidol for the treatment of primary headache in the emergency department. ( Hill, CH; Martel, ML; Miner, JR, 2008)
"To compare the efficacy of droperidol with that of prochlorperazine for the treatment of benign headaches in emergency department (ED) patients."5.09Droperidol vs. prochlorperazine for benign headaches in the emergency department. ( Biros, MH; Fish, SJ; Miner, JR; Smith, SW, 2001)
"More than 2000 patients at high risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting were given either placebo, ondansetron 4 mg, or droperidol 0."5.08A comparison of the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction of ondansetron versus droperidol as antiemetics for elective outpatient surgical procedures. S3A-409 and S3A-410 Study Groups. ( Creed, MR; Duncan, B; Fortney, JT; Gan, TJ; Glass, PS; Graczyk, S; Khalil, S; McKenzie, R; Melson, T; Moote, C; Parasuraman, TV; Parrillo, S; Wermeling, D; Wetchler, B, 1998)
"This prospective, randomized, double-blinded study evaluated the antiemetic efficacy of granisetron and droperidol in 80 ASA physical status I children, aged 4-10 years, undergoing strabismus surgery or tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy."5.08Comparison of granisetron and droperidol in the prevention of vomiting after strabismus surgery or tonsillectomy in children. ( Fujii, Y; Saitoh, Y; Tanaka, H; Toyooka, H, 1998)
" Atropine plus droperidol was superior to atropine plus diazepam or atropine alone in lessening nausea and vomiting and in reducing the need for postoperative analgesia."5.04Double-blind clinical trial of anaesthetic premedication for use in major day surgery. ( Davie, IT; Espley, AJ; Prescott, RJ; Ruckley, CV; Slawson, KB, 1976)
"Droperidol is an effective and safe medication in the treatment of nausea, headache, and agitation."4.91American Academy of Emergency Medicine Position Statement: Safety of Droperidol Use in the Emergency Department. ( DeMers, G; Ho, JD; Perkins, J; Vilke, GM, 2015)
"Included studies were randomized trials of a parenteral butyrophenone (droperidol, haloperidol) versus placebo or a comparator in migraine or benign headache with results available in English."4.87Are butyrophenones effective for the treatment of primary headache in the emergency department? ( Kelly, AM; Leong, LB, 2011)
"Current evidence suggests that droperidol is a safe and effective medication for treating nausea and vomiting, headache, vertigo, and agitation in the ED setting."4.12Emergency medicine updates: Droperidol. ( Cisewski, D; Gottlieb, M; Long, B, 2022)
"The aim of this study was to describe the use and efficacy of low-dose (≤2 mg) droperidol for the treatment of primary headaches (ie, migraine, cluster, tension-type headache and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, and other primary headaches) in the emergency department (ED)."3.78Treating primary headaches in the ED: can droperidol regain its role? ( Faine, B; Hogrefe, C; Smelser, J; Van Heukelom, J, 2012)
" Indications for droperidol included agitation, 68 (86%); nausea/vomiting, 7 (9%); headache, 2 (3%); and other pain, 2 (3%)."3.76Droperidol use in pediatric emergency department patients. ( Sacchetti, A; Szwak, K, 2010)
"Headache is a common presenting complaint to the ED."1.72Patients treated for acute headache with intranasal droperidol spend less time in the emergency department: A retrospective observational study. ( Bruce, E; Hammond, S; Holland, A; King, C; Knight, A; Munro, A; Stacey, J; Stern, A, 2022)
"Droperidol is a dopamine receptor antagonist that functions as an analgesic, sedative, and antiemetic."1.56Effectiveness and safety of droperidol in a United States emergency department. ( Bellolio, F; Cabrera, D; Gaw, CM; Jeffery, MM; Lohse, CM; Mattson, AE, 2020)
"There was no difference in the treatments used or pain relief achieved between migraine, migrainous, and tension-type headaches."1.35Pain treatment and relief among patients with primary headache subtypes in the ED. ( Miner, J; Trainor, A, 2008)

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (7.14)18.7374
1990's2 (14.29)18.2507
2000's4 (28.57)29.6817
2010's4 (28.57)24.3611
2020's3 (21.43)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Cisewski, D1
Long, B1
Gottlieb, M1
Stern, A1
Munro, A1
King, C1
Knight, A1
Bruce, E1
Stacey, J1
Hammond, S1
Holland, A1
Gaw, CM1
Cabrera, D1
Bellolio, F1
Mattson, AE1
Lohse, CM1
Jeffery, MM1
Perkins, J1
Ho, JD1
Vilke, GM1
DeMers, G1
Trainor, A1
Miner, J1
Hill, CH1
Miner, JR2
Martel, ML1
Szwak, K1
Sacchetti, A1
Leong, LB1
Kelly, AM1
Faine, B1
Hogrefe, C1
Van Heukelom, J1
Smelser, J1
Weaver, CS1
Jones, JB1
Chisholm, CD1
Foley, MJ1
Giles, BK1
Somerville, GG1
Brizendine, EJ1
Cordell, WH1
Fortney, JT1
Gan, TJ1
Graczyk, S1
Wetchler, B1
Melson, T1
Khalil, S1
McKenzie, R1
Parrillo, S1
Glass, PS1
Moote, C1
Wermeling, D1
Parasuraman, TV1
Duncan, B1
Creed, MR1
Fujii, Y1
Saitoh, Y1
Tanaka, H1
Toyooka, H1
Fish, SJ1
Smith, SW1
Biros, MH1
Prescott, RJ1
Espley, AJ1
Davie, IT1
Slawson, KB1
Ruckley, CV1

Clinical Trials (3)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Prospective Evaluation of an Anesthesia Protocol to Reduce Post-operative and Post-discharge Nausea and Vomiting in a High Risk Orthognathic Surgery Population[NCT01592708]233 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-06-30Completed
The Check Trial: A Comparison of Headache Treatment in the ED: Compazine Versus Ketamine. A Multi-Center, Randomized Double-Blind, Clinical Control Trial.[NCT02657031]Phase 454 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-03-17Completed
Intravenous Fluids in Benign Headaches Trail: A Randomized Single Blind Clinical Trial[NCT03185130]Phase 458 participants (Actual)Interventional2017-05-16Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Hospital Length of Stay

Anesthesia start time determined from anesthesia portion of the medical record. Time at which discharge order was placed will serve as time of discharge. (NCT01592708)
Timeframe: Anesthesia start time to placement of hospital discharge order - average 26 - 28 hours

Interventionhours (Median)
Intervention Cohort26.4
Comparison Cohort28.2

Post-discharge Nausea

To be assessed based on patient diary completed daily for 1 week following discharge to home from the hospital (NCT01592708)
Timeframe: 1 week from discharge from hospital

Interventionpercentage of subjects with PDN (Number)
Intervention Cohort72
Comparison Cohort60

Post-discharge Vomiting

(NCT01592708)
Timeframe: 1 week post discharge

Interventionpercentage of subjects with PDV (Number)
Intervention Cohort22
Comparison Cohort29

Post-operative Nausea

End of surgery time determined by anesthesia portion of the medical record. PONV to be assessed by review of surgeons' and nurses' notes in the medical record as well as through review of patient diaries. Vomiting constitutes a safety issue and, as such, associated adverse events will be noted. (NCT01592708)
Timeframe: End of surgery to discharge from hospital

Interventionpercentage of subjects with PON (Number)
Intervention Cohort24
Comparison Cohort70

Post-operative Vomiting

(NCT01592708)
Timeframe: End of surgery to discharge from hospital

Interventionpercentage of subjects with POV (Number)
Intervention Cohort11
Comparison Cohort28

Anxiety

Reduction in 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score. The maximum possible change in VAS score is 100 mm, representing the complete relief of maximum anxiety. A change of 0 mm corresponds to no change in anxiety level, and a negative value indicates worsening of the anxiety after the medication. (NCT02657031)
Timeframe: 0-60 minutes

Interventionmm (Mean)
Control Arm33.7
Study Arm21.2

Headache Following Intervention

Reduction in 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score. Positive values represent a reduction in headache severity. The maximum possible change in VAS score is 100 mm, representing the complete relief of a maximally severe headache. A change of 0 mm corresponds to no change in headache severity, and a negative value indicates worsening of the headache after the medication. (NCT02657031)
Timeframe: 0-60 minutes

Interventionmm (Mean)
Control Arm63.5
Study Arm43.5

Nausea

Reduction in 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score. The maximum possible change in VAS score is 100 mm, representing the complete relief of maximum nausea. A change of 0 mm corresponds to no change in nausea level, and a negative value indicates worsening of the nausea after the medication. (NCT02657031)
Timeframe: 0-60 minutes

Interventionmm (Mean)
Control Arm38.9
Study Arm22.9

The Number of Participants Experiencing Vomiting

Yes/No (NCT02657031)
Timeframe: 0-60 minutes

Interventionparticipants (Number)
Control Arm2
Study Arm3

The Number of Patients Experiencing Restlessness

Yes/No (NCT02657031)
Timeframe: 0-60 minutes

Interventionparticipants (Number)
Control Arm3
Study Arm3

Reviews

2 reviews available for droperidol and Bilateral Headache

ArticleYear
American Academy of Emergency Medicine Position Statement: Safety of Droperidol Use in the Emergency Department.
    The Journal of emergency medicine, 2015, Volume: 49, Issue:1

    Topics: Dopamine D2 Receptor Antagonists; Droperidol; Electrocardiography; Emergency Medicine; Emergency Ser

2015
Are butyrophenones effective for the treatment of primary headache in the emergency department?
    CJEM, 2011, Volume: 13, Issue:2

    Topics: Butyrophenones; Droperidol; Emergency Service, Hospital; Haloperidol; Headache; Humans; Migraine Dis

2011

Trials

6 trials available for droperidol and Bilateral Headache

ArticleYear
Olanzapine versus droperidol for the treatment of primary headache in the emergency department.
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 2008, Volume: 15, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Benzodiazepines; Chi-Square Distribution; Dopamine Antagonists; Droperidol; Emerg

2008
Droperidol vs prochlorperazine for the treatment of acute headache.
    The Journal of emergency medicine, 2004, Volume: 26, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Antiemetics; Dopamine Antagonists;

2004
A comparison of the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction of ondansetron versus droperidol as antiemetics for elective outpatient surgical procedures. S3A-409 and S3A-410 Study Groups.
    Anesthesia and analgesia, 1998, Volume: 86, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; Anesthesia, Intravenous; Anesthetics, Inhal

1998
Comparison of granisetron and droperidol in the prevention of vomiting after strabismus surgery or tonsillectomy in children.
    Paediatric anaesthesia, 1998, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Adenoidectomy; Antiemetics; Child; Child, Preschool; Double-Blind Method; Droperidol; Evaluation Stu

1998
Droperidol vs. prochlorperazine for benign headaches in the emergency department.
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 2001, Volume: 8, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Analysis of Variance; Dopamine Antagonists; Droperidol; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female;

2001
Droperidol vs. prochlorperazine for benign headaches in the emergency department.
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 2001, Volume: 8, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Analysis of Variance; Dopamine Antagonists; Droperidol; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female;

2001
Droperidol vs. prochlorperazine for benign headaches in the emergency department.
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 2001, Volume: 8, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Analysis of Variance; Dopamine Antagonists; Droperidol; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female;

2001
Droperidol vs. prochlorperazine for benign headaches in the emergency department.
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 2001, Volume: 8, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Analysis of Variance; Dopamine Antagonists; Droperidol; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female;

2001
Double-blind clinical trial of anaesthetic premedication for use in major day surgery.
    Lancet (London, England), 1976, May-29, Volume: 1, Issue:7970

    Topics: Adult; Anesthesia, Inhalation; Atropine; Clinical Trials as Topic; Day Care, Medical; Diazepam; Drop

1976

Other Studies

6 other studies available for droperidol and Bilateral Headache

ArticleYear
Emergency medicine updates: Droperidol.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2022, Volume: 53

    Topics: Droperidol; Emergency Medicine; Headache; Humans; Long QT Syndrome; Nausea; Torsades de Pointes; Uni

2022
Patients treated for acute headache with intranasal droperidol spend less time in the emergency department: A retrospective observational study.
    Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA, 2022, Volume: 34, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Droperidol; Emergency Service, Hospital; Headache; Humans; Prospective Studies; Retrospective

2022
Effectiveness and safety of droperidol in a United States emergency department.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2020, Volume: 38, Issue:7

    Topics: Adjuvants, Anesthesia; Adult; Analgesics; Analgesics, Opioid; Antiemetics; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Dro

2020
Pain treatment and relief among patients with primary headache subtypes in the ED.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2008, Volume: 26, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Droperidol; Emergency Service, Hospital; Headache; Humans; Middle Aged; Pai

2008
Droperidol use in pediatric emergency department patients.
    Pediatric emergency care, 2010, Volume: 26, Issue:4

    Topics: Adjuvants, Anesthesia; Adolescent; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antiemetics; Central Nervous System Depressa

2010
Treating primary headaches in the ED: can droperidol regain its role?
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2012, Volume: 30, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics; Basal Ganglia Diseases; Droperidol; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female; Headache

2012