EPHEDRINE

Overview

EPHEDRINE is a Schedule H drug.
Ephedrine works on the blood vessels and increases the blood flow to heart and lungs, thereby improving the disease condition. Ephedrine is used in the treatment of hypotension following spinal anaesthesia. Ephedrine is used for temporary relief of shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing due to bronchial asthma. Ephedrine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Ephedrine is a decongestant and bronchodilator. It works by reducing swelling and constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages and widening the lung airways, allowing you to breathe more easily.

Usage

EPHEDRINE is generally used to treat: Hypotension, Bronchial Asthma
EPHEDRINE can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Tightness, Wheezing

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, overactive thyroid, diabetes, high blood pressure, increased eye pressure, kidney impairment, prostate enlargement, elderly, during pregnancy. It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid excess dosage.

Symptoms of Overdosage

EPHEDRINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

EPHEDRINE : Hypertension, Insomnia, Difficulty Sleeping

Disease Interactions

EPHEDRINE can interfere with: Hyperthyroidism, Pheochromocytoma, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Technical Classification

EPHEDRINE is categorized as:
  • DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
  • VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with EPHEDRINE as Ingredient

ASMAPAX DEPOT TABTHEOPHYLLINE 65.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 50.0 MG
CADIPHYLATE ELIXIR SYRGUAIFENESIN 50 MG, EPHEDRINE 12 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 1 MG
CADIPHYLATE ELIXIRGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 12.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 1.0 MG
EFIPRES 30MG INJEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG
FREKOF TABPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KOFF GO TABPARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
MULTIMIX 50MG/15MG/2MG LIQUIDTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG
MULTIMIX 50MG/15MG/2MG TABTHEOPHYLLINE 50.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 2.0 MG
SUDIN PLUS TABGUAIFENESIN , EPHEDRINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , BROMHEXINE
TEDRAL 24MG/130MG TABTHEOPHYLLINE 130.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 24.0 MG
TEDRAL SA 48MG/198MG TABTHEOPHYLLINE 198.0 MG, EPHEDRINE 48.0 MG
ZOREX SYPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , CITRIC ACID , EPHEDRINE