What is ephedrine injection used for?

EPHEDRINE (e FED rin) injection is used to treat low blood pressure in patients who received certain types of anesthesia, underwent a specific type of surgery, or received an overdose of a drug that can lower blood pressure.

Can ephedrine be given IV push?

The usual parenteral dose is 25 to 50 mg given subcutaneously or intramuscularly. Intravenously, 5 to 25 mg may be administered slowly, repeated in 5 to 10 minutes, if necessary.

How do you administer ephedrine?

Prepare a 5 mg/mL Solution for Bolus Intravenous Administration

1. Withdraw 50 mg (1 mL of 50 mg/mL) of ephedrine sulfate injection and dilute with 9 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection or 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection.
2. Withdraw an appropriate dose of the 5 mg/mL solution prior to bolus intravenous administration.

What is ephedrine used for in pregnancy?

Background: During labor, ephedrine is widely used to prevent or to treat maternal arterial hypotension and restore uterine perfusion pressure to avoid intrapartum fetal asphyxia.

When is ephedrine given?

USES: Ephedrine injection is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension) during certain surgical procedures, severe allergic-type reactions (e.g., bronchospasm or bronchial asthma), certain heart rhythm problems (e.g., Stokes-Adams syndrome), narcolepsy, and myasthenia gravis.

When is ephedrine used?

What Is Ephedrine? Ephedrine is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat breathing problems (as a bronchodilator), nasal congestion (as a decongestant), low blood pressure problems (orthostatic hypotension), or myasthenia gravis.

How do you dilute ephedrine?

Dilute 1 mL of Ephedrine Hydrochloride MYX Injection to 10 mL with saline 0.9% to produce a 2.5 mg/mL solution. This solution should be given as a slow intravenous injection of 2.5 to 5 mg (maximum 10 mg), repeated as needed every 3-4 min to a maximum of 30 mg.

What are the effects of ephedrine?

With large doses of ephedrine sulfate most patients will experience nervousness, insomnia, vertigo, headache, tachycardia, palpitation and sweating. Some patients have nausea, vomiting and anorexia. Vesical sphincter spasm may occur and result in difficult and painful urination.

How does ephedrine work?

Ephedrine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Ephedrine is a decongestant and bronchodilator. It works by reducing swelling and constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages and widening the lung airways, allowing you to breathe more easily.