Caropram 20mg Injection
Salt Composition:Doxapram 20mg
Caropram 20mg Injection is a prescription medicine used to treat post-anesthesia respiratory depression and drug induced CNS depression. This medicine helps to improve breathing by increasing the amount of air going in and out of your lungs. Caropram 20mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It should not be self administered. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Some common side effects of using this medication are salivation, headache, nausea, chest tightness, and throat tightness. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own after some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or worry you. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you feel better. Before taking Caropram 20mg Injection, you should inform your doctor if you are suffering from high blood pressure or liver problems. Your blood pressure may increase after taking this medicine, so it is better to monitor it regularly and consult your doctor if it is bothersome.
Last updated on: 17-04-2025
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Quick Summary
Caropram 20mg Injection is a prescription medicine used to treat post-anesthesia respiratory depression and drug induced CNS depression. This medicine helps to improve breathing by increasing the amount of air going in and out of your lungs. Caropram 20mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It should not be self administered. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Some common side effects of using this medication are salivation, headache, nausea, chest tightness, and throat tightness. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own after some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or worry you. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you feel better. Before taking Caropram 20mg Injection, you should inform your doctor if you are suffering from high blood pressure or liver problems. Your blood pressure may increase after taking this medicine, so it is better to monitor it regularly and consult your doctor if it is bothersome.
Benefits of Caropram 20mg Injection
Post-anesthesia respiratory depression (Respiratory problems in the post-anesthesia care) | Drug induced CNS depression
In Post-anesthesia respiratory depression (Respiratory problems in the post-anesthesia care) Caropram 20mg Injection improves breathing (respiratory) function after a surgery performed under general anesthesia. It acts on the centre of the brain responsible for breathing and stimulates it. As a result the rate as well as depth of breathing is improved. This will improve your healing process after the surgery. In Drug induced CNS depression Caropram 20mg Injection enhances recovery and wakefulness following general anesthesia administration at the time of a surgery. This means it will reverse the effects of general anesthesia that cause loss of consciousness temporarily. It stimulates the brain and makes you fully awake.
Side Effects of Caropram 20mg Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Chest tightness, Breathlessness, Vomiting, High blood pressure, Cough, Slow heart rate, Seizure, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)']
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it 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. .
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Caropram 20mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Caropram 20mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Caropram 20mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE - Caropram 20mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
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.
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.
What If You Forget to take Caropram 20mg Injection?
If you miss a dose of Caropram 20mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Storage Advice
Store below 30°C
Manufacturer Address
KHANDELWAL LABORATORIES PVT. LTD, 79/87 D.LADPATH, MUMBAI 400 033, INDIA
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