The molecule is the monohydrate form of doxapram hydrochloride. A central and respiratory stimulant with a brief duration of action, it is used as a temporary treatment of acute respiratory failure, particularly when superimposed on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and of postoperative respiratory depression. It has also been used for treatment of postoperative shivering. It has a role as a central nervous system stimulant. It contains a doxapram hydrochloride (anhydrous).
1-ethyl-4-(2-morpholin-4-ium-4-ylethyl)-3,3-diphenylpyrrolidin-2-one;chloride;hydrate