title: The pharmacology of respiratory depressants and stimulants.
abstract: This article reviews the pharmacology and respiratory actions of depressants and stimulants, and the use of these drugs in the management of dyspnea, respiratory failure, and sleep apnea syndrome.
mesh_terms: D000086:Acetazolamide / Q000494:pharmacology; D015765:Almitrine; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D002492:Central Nervous System Depressants / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000431:Ethanol / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D009294:Narcotics / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology; D010879:Piperazines / Q000494:pharmacology; D011374:Progesterone / Q000494:pharmacology; D012119:Respiration / Q000187:drug effects*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000188:drug therapy; D014970:Xanthines / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D002492:Central Nervous System Depressants; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D009294:Narcotics; D010879:Piperazines; D014970:Xanthines; D001569:Benzodiazepines; C008514:methylxanthine; D000431:Ethanol; D011374:Progesterone; D015765:Almitrine; D000086:Acetazolamide