(a) Specifications. Each milliliter of solution contains 20 milligrams (mg) doxapram hydrochloride.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 000010 in §510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use—(1) Amount. For intravenous use in dogs and cats at a dose of 21⁄2 to 5 mg per pound (/lb) body weight in barbiturate anesthesia, 0.5 mg/lb in inhalation anesthesia; for intravenous use in horses at 0.25 mg/lb body weight in barbiturate anesthesia, 0.2 mg/lb in inhalation anesthesia, 0.25 mg/lb with chloral hydrate with or without magnesium sulfate; for subcutaneous, sublingual, or umbilical vein administration in neonate puppies at a dose rate of 1 to 5 mg; for subcutaneous or sublingual use in neonate kittens at 1 to 2 mg. Dosage may be repeated in 15 to 20 minutes if necessary.

(2) Indications for use. Administer to dogs, cats, and horses to stimulate respiration during and after general anesthesia; or to speed awakening and return of reflexes after anesthesia. Administer to neonate dogs and cats to initiate respiration following dystocia or caesarean section; or to stimulate respiration following dystocia or caesarean section.

(3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

[72 FR 261, Jan. 4, 2007, as amended at 75 FR 10167, Mar. 5, 2010; 77 FR 60302, Oct. 3, 2012]