Caropram 20mg Injection
Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd

prescription required

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Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Caropram 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Caropram 20mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Caropram 20mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Caropram 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Caropram 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Caropram 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Caropram 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Doxapram   20mg

Uses of Caropram Injection
Caropram 20mg Injection is used in the treatment of postanesthesia respiratory depression and drug induced CNS depression.

How to use Caropram Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Caropram Injection works
Doxapram belongs to the class of drugs known as analeptics. It works by stimulating the breathing centre in the brain, thereby increasing the rate of breathing..

Side Effects:

Common Salivation, Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Chest tightness, Throat tightness, Shortness of breath, Vomiting, Increased blood pressure, Cough, Slow heart rate, Seizure.

Expert advice for Caropram Injection

Tell your doctor if you are experiencing wheezing, or if you suffer from any liver problem, or have a tumor of the adrenal glands (phaeochromocytoma) that causes persistent or episodic extreme rise in blood pressure.
Do not drive or operate machinery as doxapram may cause dizziness.
Do not consume while taking doxapram as it may worsen the side effects.
Use of doxapram is not recommended in children

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Caropram a controlled substance?
Caropram is not a controlled substance, however it is available only on the basis of valid prescription

Q. What is Caropram used for and how does it work?
Caropram belongs to the class of drugs known as analeptics. It works by stimulating the breathing centre in the brain, thereby increasing the rate of breathing.

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