EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 30mg per 1ml (MARTINDALE) Price in UAE

Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of
Ephedrine HClis available in the market in concentration

Name

Ephedrine Hydrochloride

Precaution

Ischaemic heart disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, angle-closure glaucoma, renal impairment; prostatic enlargement; pregnancy, elderly. Lactation Unknown if excreted in breast milk

Indication

Bronchial asthma, Hypotension, Diabetic neuropathic oedema, Nasal congestion

Contra indication

Hypersensitivity. Hypertension, thyrotoxicosis, BPH. Lactation.

Side Effect

Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea, vomiting Cardiac disorders: Tachycardia, palpitations (thumping heart), reactive hypertension, bradycardia, ventricular ectopics, heart rhythm/rate variability Nervous system disorders: Dizziness Psychiatric disorders: Restlessness Potentially Fatal: Delusions, hallucinations. Seen with hypersensitivity and overdosage. Acute CNS and CVS stimulation presenting as vomiting, fever, hypertension, psychosis. Cardiac arrhythmias.

Pregnancy Category ID

3

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.

Interaction

Reduces antihypertensive effect of bethanidine and guanethidine. May increase clearance of dexamethasone. Increased incidence of adverse effects when used with theophylline. Potentially Fatal: Severe HTN when combined with MAOIs or withi 2 wk of discontinuance of MAOI treatment. Increased risk of arrhythmias with cardiac glycosides, quinidine or tricyclic antidepressants. Increased vasoconstriction or pressor effects with ergot alkaloids or oxytocin.