Caropram 20mg Injection

Doxapram (20mg)

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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.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 13 Aug 2026 | 01:01 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Doxapram (20mg)

Marketer

Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

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

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.

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.

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

Limited data available

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.

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.
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.

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 do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Caropram 20mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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 may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Caropram 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Caropram with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your blood pressure closely. Tranylcypromine may increase the rate of release of Doxapram in the blood.

Mild

Aminophylline (Oral Route)

Your doctor may closely monitor the concurrent use of Aminophylline and Doxapram.

Mild

Theophylline (Oral Route)

Your doctor may closely monitor the concurrent use of Theophylline and Doxapram.

Mild

Theophylline (Injection Route)

Your doctor may closely monitor the concurrent use of Theophylline and Doxapram.

Mild

Aminophylline (Injection Route)

Your doctor may closely monitor the concurrent use of Aminophylline and Doxapram.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethanes

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Respiratory Stimulants

References

Barnes PJ. Pulmonary Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1058.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 428-29.
Doxapram Hydrochloride. Vadodara, India: MercuryPharma. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Doxapram hydrochloride. London, UK: ADVANZ Pharma; 2006 [revised January 2019]. [Accessed 15 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
Doxapram. Baxter Healthcare Corporation; [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Doxapram. King William Street, London: Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2006 [revised Jan. 2019]. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Caropram 20mg Injection

Once A Day

67%

Four Times A Day

17%

Thrice A Day

17%

What are you using Caropram Injection for?

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

75%

Drug induced CNS depression

25%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

56%

Poor

33%

Average

11%

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

No Side Effect

100%

How do you take Caropram Injection?

Empty stomach

100%

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Marketer details

Name: Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: KHANDELWAL LABORATORIES PVT. LTD, 79/87 D.LADPATH, MUMBAI 400 033, INDIA

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Caropram Injection

Benefits of Caropram Injection

Side effects of Caropram Injection

How to use Caropram Injection

How Caropram Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Aminophylline (Oral Route)

Theophylline (Oral Route)

Theophylline (Injection Route)

Aminophylline (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Caropram 20mg Injection a controlled substance?

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

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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