Pack size: 1 Injection  |  Price is for the whole Injection

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Generic: Ephedrine Hydrochloride

Form: Injection 25mg/5ml

Indication

Bronchial asthma, Hypotension, Diabetic neuropathic oedema

Administration

May be taken with or without food. IV Preparation Must be diluted before administration as an IV bolus to 5 mg/mL by withdrawing 50 mg (1 mL) dilute with 9 mL 0.9% NaCl or D5W

Adult Dose

Oral Acute bronchospasm Adult: As ephedrine HCl: 15-60 mg tid. Max: 150 mg/day. Diabetic neuropathic oedema 30-60 mg 3 times/day. Elderly: Initial: 50% of adult dose. Parenteral Reversal of spinal or epidural anaesthesia-induced hypotension Adult: As ephedrine HCl: 3-6 mg by slow IV inj every 3-4 min as required. Max total dose: 30 mg. Elderly: Same as adult dose.

Child Dose

Oral Acute bronchospasm Child: As ephedrine HCl: 1-5 yr 15 mg tid; 6-12 yr 30 mg tid; >12 yr Same as adult dose. Parenteral Reversal of spinal or epidural anaesthesia-induced hypotension Child: 0.5 mg/kg or 16.7 mg/m2 4-6 hrly by SC or IM inj or alternatively, 0.75 mg/kg or 25 mg/m2 4 times daily by SC or IV inj.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Hypertension, thyrotoxicosis, BPH. Lactation.

Mode of Action

Ephedrine has both alpha- and beta-adrenergic acitivity with pronounced stimulating effects on the CNS. It increases cardiac output, induces peripheral vasoconstriction, bronchodilation, reduces intestinal tone and motility, and relaxes the bladder while contracting the sphincter muscle. It also has stimulant action on the resp center and dilates the pupil witho affecting light reflexes.

Introduction

__NAME__ is used to treat the low blood pressure commonly seen following spinal anesthesia. It raises blood pressure by narrowing the blood vessels of the heart. __NAME__ is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood pressure while you are taking this medicine. It may cause side effects like high blood pressure and insomnia (difficulty in sleeping). This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, liver, heart or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.

Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Hypotension following spinal anesthesia']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Systemic hypertension (high blood pressure)', 'Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)']}

How to use __NAME__

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ works on the blood vessels and increases the blood flow to heart and lungs, thereby improving the disease condition.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

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

Safety Advice

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.