Ephedrine Drug: Indication, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effect , Storage, Category Type and corresponding Brands - www.genericdrugscan.com
Ephedrine
Drug Status in USA : ApprovedDrug 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 patientHypersensitivity. 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 |
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| Formula | C10H15NO |
Ephedrine has 3 Brands listed
| Efipres (30 mg) | Ephedrine (15 mg) |
| Sulfidrin (300 mg) |