Which of the following is respiratory analeptic drug?
Correct Answer: Doxapram
Description: ANSWER: (D) DoxapramREF: KDT 6th edition page 470CNS STIMULANT CLASSIFICATIONConvulsants: Strychnine, Picrotoxin, Bicuculline, Pentylenetetrazol (PTZ)Analeptics: DoxapramPsychostimulants: Amphetamines, Methylphenidate, Modafinil, Pemoline, Cocaine, Caffeine.Doxapram: It acts by promoting excitation of central neurones. At low doses it is more selective for the respiratory centre than other anaieptics Respiration is stimulated through carotid and aortic body chemoreceptors as well. Falling BP rises. Continuous i v infusion of doxapram has been found to abolish episode of apnoea in the premature infant not responding to Theophylline
Category:
Pharmacology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now