Drugs that act as Respiratory stimulants/ depressants

Dr Unnikrishnan Prathapadas

September 2, 2018

1–2 minutes

Drugs that act as Respiratory stimulants

Acetazolamide
Aminophyllines
Doxapram
Progesterone
Salicylates

Drugs that act as Respiratory depressants

Alcohol
Anaesthetics
Anticholinergics
Antihistamines
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Opioids

respiratory stimulants

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Drugs that act as Respiratory stimulants/ depressants

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