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BNSSG Adult Joint Formulary
3.6 Respiratory depression, respiratory distress syndrome and apnoea
Last edited: 15-01-2024
First line drugs |
Second line drugs |
Specialist drugs |
Secondary care drugs |
Respiratory stimulants
Doxapram (TLS Red)
- Must be given under expert supervision and combined with active physiotherapy
Miscellaneous
Specific indication:
Mannitol (Osmohale®) capsules (TLS Blue)
- NBT only as a diagnostic test for bronchial hyper responsiveness
Methacholine (Provocholine) powder for nebuliser solution (TLS Red)
- Second line diagnostic bronchial provocation test, following either a negative mannitol test with a clinical suspicion of asthma or intolerance to mannitol.
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