Doxapram
डोक्साप्राम
What it is
Doxapram is a medicine used to help stimulate breathing in patients who are not breathing well due to certain conditions. It is usually administered in a hospital setting by healthcare professionals.
What it is used for
Doxapram is used to treat respiratory depression and central nervous system depression due to drug overdosage. It helps stimulate breathing in patients who are not breathing well due to certain conditions.
- Drug-induced postanesthesia respiratory depression or apnea
- Mild to moderate respiratory and CNS depression due to drug overdosage
- Acute respiratory insufficiency superimposed on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
How it works
Doxapram works by stimulating the respiratory center in the medulla, which helps to increase breathing. It acts on the respiratory center in the brain to help the patient breathe better.
How it is sold in India
In India Doxapram comes as injection.
Common side effects
Our sources do not cover this.
See a doctor straight away if
Exposure to excessive amounts of benzyl alcohol has been associated with toxicity, particularly in neonates. There have been rare reports of deaths, primarily in preterm infants, associated with exposure to excessive amounts of benzyl alcohol. Do not increase the rate of infusion of doxapram in severely ill patients in an attempt to lower pCO2.
Who should not take it
Do not use doxapram if you are allergic to doxapram or any of its components. Do not use doxapram in conjunction with mechanical ventilation. Exercise care to prevent vomiting and aspiration. Doxapram should be administered with great care and only under careful supervision to patients with hypermetabolic states such as hyperthyroidism or pheochromocytoma. In patients who have received general anesthesia utilizing a volatile agent known to sensitize the myocardium to catecholamines, administration of doxapram should be delayed until the volatile agent has been excreted in order to lessen the potential for arrhythmias, including ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Doxapram alone may not stimulate adequate spontaneous breathing or provide sufficient arousal in patients who are severely depressed either due to respiratory failure or to CNS depressant drugs, but may be used as an adjunct to established supportive measures and resuscitative techniques. Do not increase the rate of infusion of doxapram in severely ill patients in an attempt to lower pCO2.
Questions people ask
Can I drink alcohol while taking it?
The provided facts do not address the interaction between doxapram and alcohol. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Could I be taking it twice without knowing?
The provided facts do not provide information on the possibility of taking doxapram twice without knowing. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What happens if I take too much?
Taking too much doxapram can lead to toxicity, particularly in neonates. Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect an overdose.
Brand names
1 medicines sold in India contain Doxapram.
Brands sold in India include Caropram. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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