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ephedrine Sulfate

Ephedrine Sulfate
Ephedrine - Inj


Ephedrine injection is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension) during certain surgical procedures, severe allergic-type reactions (e.g., bronchospasm or bronchial asthma), certain heart rhythm problems (e.g., Stokes-Adams syndrome), narcolepsy, and myasthenia gravis.


 
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ephedrine Sulfate

Uses
Ephedrine injection is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension) during certain surgical procedures, severe allergic-type reactions (e.g., bronchospasm or bronchial asthma), certain heart rhythm problems (e.g., Stokes-Adams syndrome), narcolepsy, and myasthenia gravis.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include: seizures, cold sweats, vision problems (dilated pupils).

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Ephedrine Sulphate 1932
Ephedrine Sulphate 1932
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Ephedrine Sulphate (1932) Ephedrine

How To Use
  • Inject Ephedrine Sulfate into a vein (IV), into a muscle (IM), or under the skin (SC-subcutaneously) as directed by the doctor.
  • When given IV, the dose is injected slowly and may be repeated in 5 to 10 minutes, if necessary.
  • The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
  • Do not exceed 150 mg (adults) or 3 mg per kg (children) in 24 hours.
  • When used for an extended period, Ephedrine Sulfate may not work as well and may require different dosing.
  • Talk with your doctor if Ephedrine Sulfate stops working well.
  • Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
  • If either is present, do not use the liquid.
  • Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
  • Consult your pharmacist.

Side Effects
  • Nervousness, dizziness, headache, nausea, loss of appetite, or trouble sleeping may occur.
  • If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: chest pain, unusually fast or irregular heartbeat, vomiting, tremor/shakiness, sweating, severe weight loss, difficult or painful urination, stomach pain.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: severe mental/mood changes, fever, trouble breathing, one-sided weakness, confusion, vision problems, slurred speech.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Ephedrine Sulfate is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions: glaucoma (closed-angle type), certain psychiatric conditions (e.g., psychoneurosis).
  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart problems (e.g., arrhythmias, chest pain), blood vessel problems (e.g., stroke or TIA), diabetes, over-active thyroid (hyperthyroidism), prostate problems, high blood pressure (hypertension), kidney problems, dehydration, any allergies.
  • Ephedrine Sulfate should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • It is not known whether Ephedrine Sulfate passes into breast milk.
  • Due to the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using Ephedrine Sulfate is not recommended.

Missed Dose
  • Not applicable.

Drug Interactions
  • Ephedrine Sulfate is not recommended for use with other adrenalin-like drugs (e.g., caffeine, epinephrine, methylphenidate, pseudoephedrine).
  • Also, avoid taking any MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) for at least 2 weeks before or after using Ephedrine Sulfate.
  • Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
  • Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol), other blood pressure medicine (e.g., guanethidine, methyldopa, reserpine, or alpha-blockers such as prazosin and terazosin), tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, desipramine), water pills (e.g., furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), digoxin, atropine, theophylline, oxytocin, certain anesthetics used in surgery (e.g., cyclopropane, halothane), certain herbal/natural medications (e.g., ma huang, St John s wort).
  • Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids, natural products) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure.
  • The use of ephedrine with these products is not recommended.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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