Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
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Brand Name :
Dopram
(United States) [Available]Synonyms :
doxapram
Class :
CNS Stimulant agents and Respiratory Stimulant
Brand Name :
Dopram
(United States) [Available]Synonyms :
doxapram
Class :
CNS Stimulant agents and Respiratory Stimulant
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Solution, Intravenous:
20 mg/ml (20 ml)
0.5 - 1
mg/kg
Intravenous (IV)
repeat every 5 minutes (max. 2 mg/kg)
1 - 2
mg/kg
Intravenous (IV)
repeat every 5 minutes (max. 3000 mg/day)
Acute Hypercapnia Secondary To COPD
1 to 2 mg/minute IV for less than 2 hours
Additional infusions are not recommended
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Solution, Intravenous:
20 mg/ml (20 ml)
>12 years and adolescents:
1 - 2
mg/kg
Intravenous (IV)
repeat every 5 minutes (max. 3000 mg/day)
>12 years and adolescents:
0.5 - 1
mg/kg
Intravenous (IV)
repeat every 5 minutes (max. 2 mg/kg)
Pharmacodynamic synergism results in increased effects of pseudoephedrine when combined with doxapram
may affect the unspecified interaction mechanism
respiratory agents increase the toxicity of loxapine
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Respiratory Stimulants
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Respiratory Stimulants
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Respiratory Stimulants
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with lithium
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with lithium
Frequency not defined:
Cardiac arrhythmia
Chest pain
Ventricular tachycardia
Clonus
Seizure
Albuminuria
Urinary retention
Mydriasis
Fever
Bronchospasm
Cough
Pregnancy consideration: Studies with animal reproduction do not report adverse reactions to doxapram.
Lactation: excretion of doxapram in breast milk is not known.
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: Doxapram
Pronounced: doxapram
Why do we use doxapram?
Doxapram is used to treat respiratory depression, CNS depression, and acute hypercapnia.
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