This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Doxapram is_______________drug- \nSelect and explain. \nA. Respiratory stimulant, B. Antiepileptic, C. Sedative, D. Antidiabetic', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Respiratory stimulant Doxapram o A respiratory stimulant (analeptic). o It acts by promoting excitation of central neurons. o At low doses it is more selective for respiratory centre than other analeptics. o Respiration is also stimulated by aoic and carotid body chemoreceptors. Also know o Modafinil - It is a recently introduced psychostimulant used in norcolepsy, sleep apnoea syndrome and shift-work sleep disorder.", 'role': 'assistant'}]