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Efipres Injection 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.

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Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 06 Apr 2026 | 03:49 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Ephedrine (30mg)

Marketer

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Efipres Injection 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and increased heart rate. 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 Efipres Injection

Allergic conditions
Glaucoma
Decreased blood pressure
Severe allergic reactions
Hypotension following spinal anesthesia
Bleeding
Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Cardiac arrest

Benefits of Efipres Injection

Hypotension following spinal anesthesia
Efipres Injection is used to relieve low blood pressure (hypotension) which may occur due to administration of anesthesia in the spine during an operation. This medicine helps to bring back the blood pressure within normal range and therefore prevents any sudden fall or even serious complications that might have otherwise followed due to low blood pressure.

Side effects of Efipres Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Efipres

Nausea
Vomiting
Increased heart rate

How to use Efipres Injection

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

How Efipres Injection works

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

Quick tips

It is usually given as a slow injection into your veins by a doctor or healthcare professional.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken medication to treat severe depression.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Efipres Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Efipres Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Efipres Injection is intended for use in hospitalized patients.

Kidney

CAUTION

Efipres Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Efipres Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Efipres with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Furazolidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Furazolidone with Ephedrine. If essential, consult your doctor.

Life-threatening

Sevoflurane (Oral Route)

Do not consume Sevoflurane with Ephedrine.

Life-threatening

Sevoflurane (Inhalation Route)

Do not consume Sevoflurane with Ephedrine.

Life-threatening

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Tranylcypromine with Ephedrine. If Tranylcypromine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 2 weeks after discontinuing Ephedrine. Please consult your doctor.

Severe

Moclobemide (Oral Route)

Do not consume Moclobemide with Ephedrine.

Frequently asked questions

What is Efipres Injection used for?

Efipres Injection is mainly used to treat sudden low blood pressure (hypotension) that can occur during anesthesia in surgeries. It works by stimulating certain receptors in the body to increase blood pressure and improve circulation.

Can Efipres Injection cause high blood pressure?

Yes, Efipres Injection can sometimes raise blood pressure too much, especially if it is given repeatedly or in higher doses. Doctors carefully monitor your blood pressure during treatment to avoid dangerous spikes in hypertension.

Is Efipres Injection safe for elderly patients?

Older adults may be more sensitive to Efipres Injection because of age-related changes in heart, kidney, or liver function. Doctors usually start with lower doses and monitor them closely to prevent complications like irregular heartbeat or excessive blood pressure rise.

What are the serious side effects of Efipres Injection?

Serious side effects of Efipres Injection may include fast or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, dizziness, severe headache, or sudden rise in blood pressure. If these occur, immediate medical attention is required.

Why should Efipres Injection not be given repeatedly in high doses?

Repeated use of Efipres Injection can cause tolerance, meaning the body stops responding effectively. This may reduce its ability to control blood pressure, and alternative medicines may then be needed.

Can Efipres Injection affect the heart?

Yes, Efipres Injection can increase heart rate and may cause irregular heartbeats in some patients. People with heart disease, arrhythmias, or who are taking heart medications should be carefully monitored when receiving this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpropanes

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Sympathomimetic Agents

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References

Westfall TC, WestfallIn DP. Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 300.
Biaggioni I, Robertson D. Adrenoreceptor Agonists & Sympathomimetic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 141.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 476.
Ephedrine sulfate [FDA Label]. Chesterfield, MO: Éclat Pharmaceuticals; 2016. [Accessed 26 Aug. 2020]. (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). Ephedrine. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Efipres Injection

Once A Day

55%

Twice A Day

36%

Alternate Day

What are you using Efipres Injection for?

Others

33%

Hypotension following spinal anesthesia

33%

Decreased blood pressure

33%

How much was the improvement?

Average

50%

Poor

50%

What were the side-effects while using Efipres Injection?

No Side Effect

67%

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

33%

How do you take Efipres Injection?

With or without food

67%

Empty stomach

33%

Please rate Efipres Injection on price

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Expensive

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Average

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Marketer details

Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Efipres Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Efipres Injection

Benefits of Efipres Injection

Side effects of Efipres Injection

How to use Efipres Injection

How Efipres Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Furazolidone (Oral Route)

Sevoflurane (Oral Route)

Sevoflurane (Inhalation Route)

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Moclobemide (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Efipres Injection used for?

Can Efipres Injection cause high blood pressure?

Is Efipres Injection safe for elderly patients?

What are the serious side effects of Efipres Injection?

Why should Efipres Injection not be given repeatedly in high doses?

Can Efipres Injection affect the heart?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Total IgE

References

User feedback

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