n. an *analeptic drug used to raise the level of consciousness in patients recovering from surgery and to treat respiratory failure. Possible side-effects include nausea, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, restlessness, and tremor.
(respiratory stimulant) n. a drug that acts on the central nervous system to stimulate the muscles involved in breathing. Analeptics, such as *doxapram, are used to treat respiratory depression and respiratory failure.... analeptic
n. an agent that promotes the activity of a body system or function. *Amphetamines, *methylphenidate, and *caffeine are stimulants of the central nervous system; *doxapram is a respiratory stimulant (see analeptic).... stimulant
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