Efed

by Wilshire

Active ingredient: Ephedrine

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About Ephedrine, Inj/Oral

Bronchodilator & Anti-asthma Preps: Orals/Parenterals

Uses

Bronchial spasm.

How to take it

INJECTION: Adults: 25-50 mg SC/IM/IV. Children: Reversal of hypotension from epidural and spinal anaesthesia: IV injection of a solution containing ephedrine hydrochloride 3 mg/mL: 1-12 yr, 500-750 mcg/kg or 17-25 mg/square meter every 3-4 minutes according to response, max 30 mg during episode; 12-18 yr, 3-7.5 mg, max 9 mg repeated every 3-4 minutes according to response, max 30 mg during episode. ORAL: Adults: 15-30 mg three times daily. Children: Over 4 yr, 10 mg three times daily. Administer by SC, IM or slow IV route. Compatibility: Physically compatible with D5W, D10W, Ringer solution, LR, NS, 0.45% NS.

Side effects

Anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, tremor, arrhythmia, tachycardia, nausea, dry mouth, cold extremities.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Hyperthyroidism, hypertension, coronary disease, prostatic hypertrophy, hyperexcitibility, closed angle glaucoma. Precautions: Diabetes. Renal impairment.

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Interactions with Ephedrine, Inj/Oral

MAOIs, anaesthetics, TCADs, B blockers, oxytocin, guanethidine, digoxin, ergotamine, dexamethasone, theophylline.

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