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Medicines doxapram hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

doxapram hydrochloride · Medicine question

Why is doxapram hydrochloride given after an anaesthetic?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

It can stimulate breathing and alertness when anaesthetic medicines or opioid painkillers have reduced respiratory activity.

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Doxapram Hydrochloride BP 20mg/ml Solution for Injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 7

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