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Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Ephedrine sulfate 50mg/mL; soln for IM, IV, or SC inj.
Pharmacological Class
Sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Indications
Indications
As a pressor agent, particularly during spinal anesthesia when hypotension frequently occurs.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Dosage and Administration
Adult
25–50mg by SC or IM; or 5–25mg by slow IV, may be repeated in 5–10 minutes if necessary.
Children
0.5mg/kg by SC or IM every 4–6 hours.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Contraindications
Not Applicable
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Heart disease. Angina. Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Prostatic hypertrophy. Hypertension. Prolonged use may produce syndrome resembling anxiety. Tolerance may develop; discontinuing may restore effectiveness. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Interactions
Interactions
MAOIs during or within 14 days: avoid. Concomitant general anesthetics (eg. cyclopropane, halogenated hydrocarbons), digitalis glycosides may cause cardiac arrhythmias. May inhibit hypotensive effect of guanethidine, bethanidine, debrisoquin. Severe hypertension with concomitant oxytocics.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nervousness, insomnia, vertigo, headache, tachycardia, palpitation, sweating, GI upset, anorexia, vesical sphincter spasm, urinary retention, precordial pain, cardiac arrhythmias.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Note
Not Applicable
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Patient Counseling
See Literature
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Ephedrine sulfate 50mg/mL; soln for IM, IV, or SC inj.
Pharmacological Class
Sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Indications
Indications
Treatment of allergic disorders, such as bronchial asthma.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Dosage and Administration
Adult
25–50mg by SC or IM; or 5–25mg by slow IV, may be repeated in 5–10 minutes if necessary.
Children
0.5mg/kg by SC or IM every 4–6 hours.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Contraindications
Not Applicable
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Heart disease. Angina. Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Prostatic hypertrophy. Hypertension. Prolonged use may produce syndrome resembling anxiety. Tolerance may develop; discontinuing may restore effectiveness. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Interactions
Interactions
MAOIs during or within 14 days: avoid. Concomitant general anesthetics (eg. cyclopropane, halogenated hydrocarbons), digitalis glycosides may cause cardiac arrhythmias. May inhibit hypotensive effect of guanethidine, bethanidine, debrisoquin. Severe hypertension with concomitant oxytocics.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nervousness, insomnia, vertigo, headache, tachycardia, palpitation, sweating, GI upset, anorexia, vesical sphincter spasm, urinary retention, precordial pain, cardiac arrhythmias.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Note
Not Applicable
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Patient Counseling
See Literature
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Ephedrine sulfate 50mg/mL; soln for IM, IV, or SC inj.
Pharmacological Class
Sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Indications
Indications
Myasthenia gravis.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Dosage and Administration
Adult
25–50mg by SC or IM; or 5–25mg by slow IV, may be repeated in 5–10 minutes if necessary.
Children
0.5mg/kg by SC or IM every 4–6 hours.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Contraindications
Not Applicable
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Heart disease. Angina. Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Prostatic hypertrophy. Hypertension. Prolonged use may produce syndrome resembling anxiety. Tolerance may develop; discontinuing may restore effectiveness. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Interactions
Interactions
MAOIs during or within 14 days: avoid. Concomitant general anesthetics (eg. cyclopropane, halogenated hydrocarbons), digitalis glycosides may cause cardiac arrhythmias. May inhibit hypotensive effect of guanethidine, bethanidine, debrisoquin. Severe hypertension with concomitant oxytocics.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nervousness, insomnia, vertigo, headache, tachycardia, palpitation, sweating, GI upset, anorexia, vesical sphincter spasm, urinary retention, precordial pain, cardiac arrhythmias.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Note
Not Applicable
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Patient Counseling
See Literature
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Ephedrine sulfate 50mg/mL; soln for IM, IV, or SC inj.
Pharmacological Class
Sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Indications
Indications
As a CNS stimulant in narcolepsy and depressive states.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Dosage and Administration
Adult
25–50mg by SC or IM; or 5–25mg by slow IV, may be repeated in 5–10 minutes if necessary.
Children
0.5mg/kg by SC or IM every 4–6 hours.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Contraindications
Not Applicable
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Heart disease. Angina. Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Prostatic hypertrophy. Hypertension. Prolonged use may produce syndrome resembling anxiety. Tolerance may develop; discontinuing may restore effectiveness. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Interactions
Interactions
MAOIs during or within 14 days: avoid. Concomitant general anesthetics (eg. cyclopropane, halogenated hydrocarbons), digitalis glycosides may cause cardiac arrhythmias. May inhibit hypotensive effect of guanethidine, bethanidine, debrisoquin. Severe hypertension with concomitant oxytocics.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nervousness, insomnia, vertigo, headache, tachycardia, palpitation, sweating, GI upset, anorexia, vesical sphincter spasm, urinary retention, precordial pain, cardiac arrhythmias.
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Note
Not Applicable
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Patient Counseling
See Literature
