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droperidol and Restless Legs Syndrome

droperidol has been researched along with Restless Legs Syndrome in 2 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has been eliminated with the introduction of a double bond in the piperidine ring, and the 4-chlorophenyl group has been replaced by a benzimidazol-2-on-1-yl group.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.

Restless Legs Syndrome: A disorder characterized by aching or burning sensations in the lower and rarely the upper extremities that occur prior to sleep or may awaken the patient from sleep.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ehrenberg, BL1
Ward, NG1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for droperidol and Restless Legs Syndrome

ArticleYear
Acute migraine treatment with droperidol.
    Neurology, 2003, Dec-23, Volume: 61, Issue:12

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Age of Onset; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Chronic Disease; Diagnosis, Differentia

2003
Akathisia associated with droperidol during epidural anesthesia.
    Anesthesiology, 1989, Volume: 71, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Anesthesia, Epidural; Droperidol; Humans; Hydroxyzine; Male; Restles

1989