Doxapram

Products

Doxapram is not registered or commercially available in many countries. It can be imported from abroad as an injectable.

Structure and properties

Doxapram (C24H30N2O2, Mr = 378.5 g/mol) exists in drugs as doxapram hydrochloride monohydrate, a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a morpholine and diphenyl pyrrolidinone derivative.

Effects

Doxapram (ATC R07AB01) stimulates respiration.

Indications

Respiratory depression, respiratory failure