About ephedrine hcl
Sympathomimetic bronchodilator and vasopressor
Used for
- Raises low blood pressure during anesthesia
- Treats bronchospasm in selected clinical settings
Usual adult dose
For anesthesia-related low blood pressure, 5–10 mg by slow intravenous injection; repeat as needed under monitoring.
Usual dose in children
For anesthesia-related low blood pressure, 0.1–0.2 mg/kg intravenously under specialist monitoring.
Common side effects
- Fast heartbeat or palpitations
- Raised blood pressure
- Nausea or vomiting
- Anxiety, tremor, or headache
Important warnings
- Can cause dangerous heart rhythm or blood pressure changes.
- Use cautiously with heart disease, high blood pressure, or thyroid disorders.
- Repeated doses may become less effective.
- Injection requires clinical monitoring.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically necessary; it can affect maternal blood pressure and fetal heart rate.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts may enter breast milk; repeated use can reduce milk production.
Interactions
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors can cause severe blood pressure elevation.
- Other stimulants or decongestants may increase cardiovascular effects.
- Some anesthetics increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms.
- May reduce the effects of blood pressure medicines.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.