EPHEDRINE HCL 30mg Tablet 1000s works by reducing swelling and constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages and widening the lung airways, allowing you to breathe more easily.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for EPHEDRINE HCL 30mg Tablet 1000s

Increase in heart rate

Restlessness

Nervousness

Headache

Nausea or Vomiting

Urinary retention

Confusion

Uses of EPHEDRINE HCL 30mg Tablet 1000s
What is it prescribed for?

Hypotension during anesthesia
This medicine is used for treating the low blood pressure that occurs during the process of anesthesia.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed rapidly upon intravenous administration of the dose.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to EPHEDRINE HCL 30mg Tablet 1000s or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

General Warnings

Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
Use of this medicine is not recommended for use in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) due to the increased risk of serious and life-threatening side effects. A time gap of at least 14 days should be maintained between stopping therapy with MAOIs and starting therapy with this medicine.

Cardiovascular Diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Regular monitoring of heart function, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Amitriptyline severe

Tramadol severe

Insulin moderate

Levothyroxine moderate

Procarbazine severe

Digoxin moderate

Imipramine severe

Chlorpromazine moderate

Disease interactions

severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of cardiac function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

moderate
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia due to the increased risk of urinary retention. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to the increased risk of altered blood glucose levels. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

References

drugs.com –
Ephedrine [Internet].
Available from: https://www.drugs.com/ephedrine.html
[cited 9/7/2020].
2020