It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ephidin. Please consult your doctor.
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Ephidin may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Ephidin is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
SAFE
Ephidin does not usually affect your ability to drive.
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There is limited information available on the use of Ephidin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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There is limited information available on the use of Ephidin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Ephidin 25mg/5ml Injection
Introduction
Ephidin is used to treat the low blood pressure commonly seen following spinal anesthesia. It raises blood pressure by narrowing the blood vessels of the heart.
Ephidin is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the d ... Show more
Uses of Ephidin
Hypotension following spinal anesthesia
Side effects of Ephidin
Common
Systemic hypertension (high blood pressure)
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How to use Ephidin
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ephidin works
Ephidin works on the blood vessels and increases the blood flow to heart and lungs, thereby improving the disease condition.
What if you forget to take Ephidin?
If you miss a dose of Ephidin, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
It is usually given as a slow injection into your veins by a doctor or healthcare professional.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken medication to treat severe depression.
May be taken with or without food.
IV Preparation
Must be diluted before administration as an IV bolus to 5 mg/mL by withdrawing 50 mg (1 mL) dilu ... Show more
Adult Dose
Oral
Acute bronchospasm
Adult: As ephedrine HCl: 15-60 mg tid. Max: 150 mg/day.
Diabetic neuropathic oedema
30-60 mg 3 times/day.
Elderly: ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
Acute bronchospasm
Child: As ephedrine HCl:
1-5 yr 15 mg tid;
6-12 yr 30 mg tid;
>12 yr Same as adult dose.
Parenteral
Reversal of s ... Show more
Ephedrine has both alpha- and beta-adrenergic acitivity with pronounced stimulating effects on the CNS. It increases cardiac output, induces periphera ... Show more
Precaution
Ischaemic heart disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, angle-closure glaucoma, renal impairment; prostatic enlargement; pregnancy, ... Show more
Side Effect
Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea, vomiting
Cardiac disorders: Tachycardia, palpitations (thumping heart), reactive hypertension, bradycardia, ventr ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Ephedrine crosses the placenta; used at deliver for prevention and/or treatment of maternal hypotension associated with spinal anesthesia
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Interaction
Reduces antihypertensive effect of bethanidine and guanethidine. May increase clearance of dexamethasone. Increased incidence of adverse effects when ... Show more
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