title: Side effects of doxapram infusion.
abstract: Four cases are reported where patients reacted with severe restlessness, violence or hallucinations at low doses of doxapram infusion. A possible association with hepatic dysfunction is discussed. These reactions persisted long after the cessation of doxapram infusion and the various treatments used are described.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D004315:Doxapram / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008297:Male; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D004315:Doxapram