PROSPECTO: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Xomolix 2.5 mg/ml injectable solution
Droperidol
Read this prospectus carefully before starting to use this medication, as it contains important information for you.
1. What is Xomolix and how it is used
2. What you need to know before Xomolix is administered
3. How to use Xomolix
4. Possible adverse effects
5.Storage ofXomolix
6. Contents of the package and additional information
Xomolix is an injection solution that contains the active ingredient droperidol, which belongs to a group of antipsychotics known as butyrophenone derivatives. Xomolix is used to prevent nausea or vomiting when waking up after an operation or when receiving morphine-derived analgesics after an operation.
You should not be given Xomolix if:
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or nurse before starting to use Xomolix.
Other medications and Xomolix
Inform your doctor or nurse if you are taking, have taken recently, or may need to take any other medication, as some medications cannot be taken with droperidol.
You should not use Xomolix if you are using any of the following medications, as the combination increases the risk of irregular heartbeat, which can lead to a heart attack:
What the medication is used for | Medication(s) |
Heart arrhythmias, irregular heartbeat | Class IA and III antiarrhythmics |
Infections (bacterial) | Macrolide antibiotics and fluoroquinolone antibiotics |
Malaria | Antimalarial medications |
Allergies | Antihistamines |
Mental health disorders such as schizophrenia... | Antipsychotics |
Heartburn | Cisapride |
Infestation by a parasite or fungal infection | Pentamidine |
Nausea (urge to vomit) or vomiting | Domperidone |
Dependence on opioids; pain | Methadone |
Metoclopramide and other neuroleptics should be avoided during treatment with Xomolix, as the risk of movement disorders induced by these medications increases.
Other medications may affect or be affected when used concomitantly with Xomolix. Droperidol, the active ingredient in Xomolix:
You should talk to your doctor or nurse if you are taking any of these medications.
Use of Xomolix with alcohol
Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages for 24 hours before and after using Xomolix.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
If you are pregnant, consult your doctor, as they will decide whether you should use Xomolix.
The following symptoms may occur in newborns of mothers who used Xomolix in the last trimester of pregnancy (the last three months of pregnancy): tremors, stiffness, and/or muscle weakness, drowsiness, agitation, breathing difficulties, and feeding difficulties. If your baby develops any of these symptoms, you may need to contact your doctor.
If you are breastfeeding and are to be given Xomolix, treatment will be limited to a single administration. You can resume breastfeeding when you wake up from the operation.
Consult your doctor before using any medication.
Driving and operating machinery
Droperidol has a significant effect on your ability to drive and operate machinery.
Do not drive or operate machinery for at least 24 hours after taking Xomolix.
Xomolix contains sodium
This medication contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per ml, making it essentially "sodium-free".
Xomolix will be administered by a doctor via an intravenous injection.
The amount and manner in which Xomolix is administered will depend on the situation. Your doctor will determine the amount of Xomolix you need based on various criteria, including your weight, age, and medical condition.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or nurse.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20.
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
Contact your doctor or nurse immediatelyif you experience any of the following serious side effects:
The following side effects have also been reported:
Frequent side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) |
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Less frequent side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) |
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Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) |
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Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) |
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Other possible side effects of unknown frequency (frequency cannot be estimated from available data) are: |
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Reporting of side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use, website:www.notificaram.es.
By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Composition of Xomolix
Appearance of the product and contents of the packaging
Xomolix is a transparent and colorless injectable solution.
The solution is contained in amber-colored glass ampoules. Each ampoule contains 1 milliliter of solution and is packaged in boxes containing 10 ampoules.
Holder of the marketing authorization and responsible for manufacturing
Holder of the marketing authorization | Responsible for manufacturing |
SUBSTIPHARM 24 rue Erlanger 75016 Paris France | DELPHARM TOURS Rue Paul Langevin 37170 Chambray-les-Tours France |
This medicine is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names:
Xomolix
Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal
Dehydrobenzperidol
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Dridol
Iceland, Norway, Sweden
Last review date of this leaflet: April 2023
Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/ .
Have questions about this medication or your symptoms? Connect with a licensed doctor for guidance and personalized care.