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Crotethamide

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Contributor(s):

Sheilah Ann Robertson

Synonym(s): Cropropamide, Respirot


Introduction

Name

  • Crotethamide.

Class of drug

  • Respiratory stimulant.

Description

Chemical name

  • N-[1-[(Dimethylamino)carbonyl]propyl]-N-ethyl-2-butenamide;N-(1-dimethylcarbamoylpropyl)-N-ethylcrotonamide.

Molecular formula

  • C12H22N2O2.

Physical properties

  • Liquid.
  • Easily soluble in water/ether.
  • Boiling point 132-134°C.

Uses

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Indications

  • Treatment of asphyxia in new-born animals.
  • Treatment of neuroleptic analgesia-induced respiratory depression.
  • Treatment of anesthesia-induced respiratory depression.

Administration

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Publications

Refereed papers

Other sources of information

  • Based on Small Animal Formulary. Tennant, Bryn (1999) 3rd edn. Cheltenham: BSAVA. ISBN: 0 905214 44 7.

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