Used primarily in anesthesia and intensive care, this compound serves as an antiemetic to prevent nausea and vomiting, especially postoperatively. It also has sedative properties, making it useful for managing agitation in acute settings. Historically employed as an antipsychotic, it acts rapidly due to its dopamine-blocking action. Commonly administered via injection, it is often combined with opioids for neuroleptanalgesia during surgical procedures. Its use is limited today due to concerns about cardiac side effects, but it remains an option in specific clinical scenarios where rapid control of agitation or vomiting is needed.