Name
LEPTAZOL
Mode of Action
LEPTAZOL PRODUCES RESPIRATORY STIMULATION MEDICATED THROUGH THE PERIPHERAL CAROTID CHEMORECEPTORS.
Dosage
THE USUAL DOSE :- ADULTS :- 1.5-3 MG/KG BODY - WT. MAXIMUM. 4 MG/KG/DAY. CHILDREN :- NOT RECOMMENDED.
Drug Group
[RESPIRATORY STIMULANT]
Cross Reaction
SYMPATHOMIMETICS OR MAOIS DRUGS MAY RESULTS IN AN ADDITIVE PRESSOR EFFECT. WHEN CONCURRENTLY USED WITH HALOTHENE, ENFLURANE, AND ISOFLURANE, CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS MAY OCCUR.
Drug Interaction
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Drug Categories
Special Precaution
Drug Safety
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