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LEPTAZOL
Leptazol is a central and respiratory stimulant similar to
doxapram . It has been used in respiratory depression
and in multi-ingredient preparations intended for the treat-
ment of respiratory-tract disorders including cough, cardio-
vascular disorders including hypotension, and for the
treatment of pruritus. Administration has been by mouth and
by injection.
Porphyria. Leptazol has been associated with acute at-
tacks of porphyria and is considered unsafe in patients with
acute porphyria.
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