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Ephedrine Sulfate

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Ephedrine is used for temporary relief of shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing due to bronchial asthma. Includes ephedrine side effects, interactions and indications.

1 tablets of Ephedrine Sulfate 40 mg

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Ephedrine Sulfate Drug Information:

Ephedrine is used for temporary relief of shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing due to bronchial asthma. Ephedrine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Ephedrine is a decongestant and bronchodilator. It works by reducing swelling and constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages and widening the lung airways, allowing you to breathe more easily. Contact your doctor or health care prOvider before using ephedrine if any of these apply to you. Some medical conditions may interact with ephedrine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: Learn more

Ephedrine Sulfate Side Effects

For the Consumer

Applies to ephedrine: intravenous solution

Along with its needed effects, ephedrine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking ephedrine:

Incidence not known

Blurred vision
dizziness
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
headache
nervousness
pounding in the ears
slow or fast heartbeat

Some side effects of ephedrine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known

Nausea or vomiting
restlessness

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to ephedrine: compounding powder, injectable solution, intravenous solution, oral capsule

General

The most frequently reported side effects were nausea, vomiting, and tachycardia.

Cardiovascular

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Myocardial infarction

Frequency not reported: Tachycardia, palpitations, reactive hypertension, bradycardia, ventricular ectopics, R-R variability, pallor, angina/anginal pain, hypertension, hypotension, extrasystole, arrhythmias, vasodilation with low blood pressure, flushing, impaired circulation to extremities

Genitourinary

Frequency not reported: Difficult/painful urination, acute urinary retention

Nervous system

Frequency not reported: Dizziness, headache, trembling, lightheadedness, tremor, sedation

Respiratory

Frequency not reported: Dry nose, dry throat, shortness of breath, respiratory difficulty, dyspnea, respiratory depression

Psychiatric

Frequency not reported: Restlessness, addiction, nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, mood/mental changes, fear, irritability, confusion, delirium, euphoria, psychotic states, tension, hallucinations

Other

Frequency not reported: Fever, precordial pain, vertigo, tachyphylaxis, drug tolerance, drug dependence, weakness

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, mild epigastric distress, hypersalivation

Metabolic

Frequency not reported: Hyperglycemia, anorexia

Dermatologic

Frequency not reported: Sweating