1. Noun. A stimulant which mainly affects the respiratory cycle. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Nikethamide
1. A central nervous system stimulant. It was formerly used in the treatment of barbiturate overdose but is now considered to be of no value for such purposes and may be dangerous.
Pharmacological action: central nervous system stimulants, convulsants.
Chemical name: 3-Pyridinecarboxamide, N,N-diethyl-
(12 Dec 1998)
