Drugs that can cause breathing problems are some antibiotics, heart medications, chemotherapy drugs and even recreational drugs.
These drugs can cause breathing problems and even respiratory depression.
Antibiotics such as Nitrofurantoin or Macrobid and sulfa drugs can cause lung problems and breathing problems.
Heart medications such as amiodarone or Pacerone and beta blockers can cause breathing problems and lead to lung issues, especially in poeple that have pre existing conditions such as COPD or asthma.
Chemotherapy drugs such as busulfan, cyclophosphamide, methotrexate and bleomycin are also known to cause lung damage which can lead to breathing problems.
Certain immunosuppressant drugs can also be toxic to the lungs and cause breathing problems.
Opioids which include codeine, morphine, heroin, methadone, fentanyl and tramadol can also cause respiratory depression and lead to slower and shallower breathing along with potential for death.
NSAIDS can also cause breathing problems in some people as aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs can cause drug induced bronchospasms and also exacerbate symptoms of asthma in some people.
Gabapentinoids can also cause serious breathing problems in people, especially in people that already have lung issues.