Indication

Ephedrine is indicated to reverse hypotension induced by spinal or epidural anaesthesia. It is of little value in hypotensive crisis due to shock, circulatory collapse, or haemorrhage.


Dosage & Administration

To reverse hypotension induced by spinal or epidural anaesthesia 3 to 6 mg (or at most 9 mg) Ephedrine Hydrochloride is given by slow intravenous injection and repeated every 3 to 4 minutes as required; the maximum total dose is 30 mg. Ephedrine has also been given by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.


Precautions

Ephedrine should be given with care to patients with hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, renal impairment, or angle-close glaucoma. In patients with prostatic enlargement, Ephedrine may increase difficulty with micturition. Use in pregnancy and lactation: Increased fetal heart rate reported with parenteral Ephedrine. Irritability and disturbed sleep have been reported in breast-fed infants.


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