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Case Reports
. 1976 Sep;2(2):87-8.
doi: 10.1007/BF01886121.

Side effects of doxapram infusion

A D Baxter
Case Reports

Side effects of doxapram infusion

A D Baxter. Eur J Intensive Care Med. 1976 Sep.

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.

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