Ephedrine
INFORMATION ABOUT EPHEDRINE
Ephedrine Uses
Ephedrine is used in the treatment of hypotension following spinal anesthesia, severe allergic reactions, glaucoma, decreased blood pressure, local anesthesia, bleeding, allergic conditions and cardiac arrest.
How Ephedrine works
Ephedrine works on the blood vessels and increases the blood flow to heart and lungs, thereby improving the disease condition.
Common side effects of Ephedrine
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
Anxiety, Headache, Palpitations, Nausea, Breathlessness
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20 Nov 2024 | 04:19 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Ephedrine
- 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.