Droperidol Written by NCI Thesaurus v.07.09d   

Definition of Droperidol A butyrophenone with anti-emetic, sedative and anti-anxiety properties. Although the exact mechanism through which droperidol exerts its effects is unknown, droperidol may block dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ), which may lead to its anti-emetic effect. This agent may also bind to postsynaptic gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), which increases the inhibitory effect of GABA and leads to sedative and anti-anxiety activities. Droperidol is from the group Butyrophenone Other Names for Droperidol Droperidol DROPERIDOL Inapsine Source NCI Thesaurus License

 

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