Ephedrine

Drug Status in USA : Approved
Drug Status in Canada : Approved

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Mild chronic bronchial asthma. Epidural anaesthesia-induced hypotension.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Hypersensitivity. Hypertension, thyrotoxicosis, BPH, lactation.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Ischaemia heart disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, angle-closure glaucoma, renal impairment, prostatic enlargement. Pregnancy, elderly.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Anxiety, tachycardia, tremor, dry mouth, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, impaired circulation to the extremities, nervousness, insomnia, palpitations. Difficulty in micturition in patients with prostatic enlargement. Cardiac arrhythmias.

Drug Category/Class

  • Adrenergic Agents
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants
  • Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones
  • Centrally Acting Antiobesity Products
  • Antiobesity Preparations, Excl. Diet Products
  • Adrenergics for Systemic Use
  • Sympathomimetics Excl. Antiglaucoma Preparations
  • Mydriatics and Cycloplegics
  • Urological Agents
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents
  • Sympathomimetics
  • Respiratory System
  • Ophthalmologicals
Prescribed Ephedrine commonly used as a stimulant, appetite suppressant, concentration aid, decongestant, and to treat hypotension associated with anaesthesia.
Weight :165.2322
Structure Ephedrine
Generic Drug Ephedrine prescribed Ephedrine commonly used as a stimulant, appetite suppressant, concentration aid, decongestant, and to treat hypotension associated with anaesthesia.
Formula

C10H15NO

Ephedrine has 3 Brands listed


Efipres (30 mg)Ephedrine (15 mg)
Sulfidrin (300 mg)

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