Ephedrine is a vasoconstrictor remedy that helps to constrict blood vessels in the body, increasing blood pressure in cases of sudden drop in blood pressure.
Ephedrine cannot be purchased at conventional pharmacies, as it can only be used at the hospital under the guidance of a doctor.
Ephedrine Indications
Ephedrine is indicated for the treatment and prevention of drop in blood pressure in cases of spinal anesthesia or general anesthesia.
How to use Ephedrine
Ephedrine can only be used under the supervision of health professionals in the hospital and therefore cannot be used at home by the patient.
Ephedrine Side Effects
The main side effects of Ephedrine include pallor, fever, feeling of heat, dryness of the nose and mouth, palpitations, decrease or increase in blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, difficulty or pain when urinating, anxiety, insomnia, difficulty in breathing, excessive sweating and redness on the face.
Ephedrine contraindications
Ephedrine is contraindicated for breastfeeding women and patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, tachyarrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation, diabetes, high blood pressure and some heart problems. In addition, it should also not be used in patients anesthetized with cyclopropane and halothane or with hypersensitivity to sympathomimetic amines.
