User:Mr. Ibrahem/Doxapram

Doxapram, sold under the brand name Dopram among others, is a medication used to treat respiratory depression after surgery or acute respiratory failure. It is not; however, a preferred treatment. It is given by injection into a vein. Effects generally occur around 30 seconds and last for around 10 minutes.

Common side effects include cough, shortness of breath, headache, dizziness, high blood pressure, flushing, sweating, vomiting, and muscle spasms. Other side effects may include QT prolongation, seizure, and red blood cell breakdown. While there is no evidence of harm in pregnancy, the manufacturer does not recommend. It is a respiratory stimulant.

Doxapram was approved for medical use in the United States in 1965. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom 5 vials of 100 mg costs the NHS about £130 as of 2021. This amount in the United States is about 72 USD.