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.

Uses of Caropram Injection

Post-anesthesia respiratory depression (Respiratory problems in the post-anesthesia care)
Drug induced CNS depression

Benefits of Caropram Injection

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.

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Side effects of Caropram 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

Common side effects of Caropram

Salivation
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Chest tightness
Breathlessness
Vomiting
High blood pressure
Cough
Slow heart rate
Seizure
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

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.

Safety advice

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 Injection?

If you miss a dose of Caropram 20mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Caropram 20mg Injection helps you breathe better after you have been given an anaesthetic.
It is given as an injection into your vein.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Caropram 20mg Injection as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure or any liver disease.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethanes Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Respiratory stimulant

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User feedback

Patients taking Caropram 20mg Injection

Once A Day

67%

Four Times A *

17%

Thrice A Day

17%

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Caropram Injection for?

Post-anesthes*

75%

Drug induced *

25%

*Post-anesthesia respiratory depression (Respiratory problems in the post-anesthesia care), Drug induced CNS depression

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

56%

Poor

33%

Average

11%

What were the side-effects while using Caropram 20mg Injection?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Caropram Injection?

Empty stomach

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FAQs

Is Caropram 20mg Injection a controlled substance?

Caropram 20mg Injection is not a controlled substance, however it is available only on the basis of valid prescription

What is Caropram 20mg Injection used for and how does it work?

Caropram 20mg Injection 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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