Ethamivan is a central nervous system stimulant used in certain conditions to stimulate breathing and increase respiratory activity. It is usually prescribed when respiratory rate or efficiency is decreased due to certain medical conditions, with the aim of restoring normal respiratory function. One of the primary uses of
Ethamivan is to manage respiratory depression associated with conditions such as anesthesia or an overdose of medications that cause respiratory depression. It works by improving the brain's respiratory center's alertness and preventing potentially life-threatening respiratory depression.