Ephedrine Hcl
Therapeutic Group
Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, SystemicIndication Dosage
Reversal Of Hypotension From Spinal Or Epiduralanaesthesia:
By Slow IV Inj:
- Adult: 3-6 Mg Every 3-4 Minutes (max. Per Dose 9 Mg), Adjusted According To Response; Maximum30 Mg Per Course
- Children 1-12 Yr: 500-750 Mcg/kg Or 17-25 Mg/square Meter Every 3-4 Min According To Response, Max 30 Mg During Episode;
- 12-18 Yr: 3-7.5 Mg, Max 9 Mg Repeated Every 3-4 Minutes According To Response, Max 30 Mg Per Course
Reversible Airways Obstruction:
Oral:
- Adult: 15-60 Mg 3 Times A Day
- Children Above 4 Yr: 10 Mg Three Times Daily.
Neuropathic Oedema:
Oral:
- Adult: 30-60 Mg 3 Times A Day
Content
- Inj /Tab: Ephedrine Hci 30mg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Indirectly-acting Sympathomimetic
- Vasoconstrictor
Contra Indications
- Coronary Disease, Hyperthyroidism, Hypertension, Prostatic Hypertrophy, Closed Angle Glaucoma, Hyperexcitibility
Precautions
- Coronary Disease, Hyperthyroidism, Hypertension, Prostatic Hypertrophy, Closed Angle Glaucoma, Hyperexcitibility
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Gi Distress
- Headache
- Nausea
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Tremor
- Arrhythmia.