Ephedrine

Ephedrine works majorly as a decongestant to provide temporary relief from breathing difficulties or chest tightness caused due to asthma or bronchial infections. It helps to reduce the swelling or constriction of blood vessels in the nasal passages, and also helps to widen the lung airways, thereby easing the breathing procedure. It is also helpful in maintaining the blood pressure and preventing major fluctuation during anesthesia of the spine.

Ephedrine can be taken orally, or is injected directly into a muscle or just under the skin. It may also be administered to the patient intravenously.

There are some common side effects of this drug. These include vomiting, nausea, persistent headaches, hallucinations, high blood pressure, loss of appetite, difficulty and discomfort during urination, anxiety, insomnia and fluctuations in the heart rate. Fatal side effects can be the risk of a heart attack. There is not enough evidence of its safety during pregnancy and is mostly not recommended for use by a lactating mother.

Ephedrine is also known to cause weight loss. The blood sugar and heart rate of the patients must be constantly monitored during the course of treatment, and any fluctuation should be informed to the doctor as soon as possible.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Decreased Blood Pressure

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Systemic Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Efipres 30mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Efipres 30mg injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Ephedrine, please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Ephedrine as ingredient

• Multimix 50 Mg/15 Mg/2 Mg Liquid

  Indo French Laboratories Ltd

• Multimix 50 Mg/15 Mg/2 Mg Tablet

  Indo French Laboratories Ltd

• Cadiphylate Elixir

  Zydus Cadila

• Zorex Syrup

  Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

• Koff Go Tablet

  Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Efipres 30Mg Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Tedral 24Mg/130Mg Tablet

  Pfizer Ltd

• Frekof Tablet

  Udik Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Gocold Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• SUDIN PLUS KID SYRUP

  Group Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

Ephedrine is used to prevent low blood pressure and also for the treatment of narcolepsy and asthma treatment. It indirectly stimulates the adrenergic receptor by enhancing the functionality of the norepinephrine.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Clodict 100Mg Tablet

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  ARKAMIN 100MCG TABLET

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  Cloneon 150Mg Injection

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  Catapres 150Mcg Tablet

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