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'''Respiration stimulating drugs''' are [[drugs]] that increase [[respiration]]. Some drugs are used for therapeutic purposes to help with [[respiratory distress]] and [[respiratory tract disorders]].
 
'''Respiration stimulating drugs''' are [[drugs]] that increase [[respiration]]. Some drugs are used for therapeutic purposes to help with [[respiratory distress]] and [[respiratory tract disorders]].
   
Other drugs may produce the effects as a side effect and may lead to [[hyperventilation]] if taken in [[overdose]]. For example [[amphtamine]] and [[caffeine can have this effect]]
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Other drugs may produce the effects as a side effect and may lead to [[hyperventilation]] if taken in [[overdose]]. For example [[amphetamine]] and [[caffeine]] can have this effect.
   
   

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Respiration stimulating drugs are drugs that increase respiration. Some drugs are used for therapeutic purposes to help with respiratory distress and respiratory tract disorders.

Other drugs may produce the effects as a side effect and may lead to hyperventilation if taken in overdose. For example amphetamine and caffeine can have this effect.


See also

  • Respiration depressing drugs

References