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    • EMERPHED (Brand for EPHEDRINE SULFATE)

EPHEDRINE (e FED rin) treats low blood pressure. It works by narrowing your blood vessels, which helps increase your blood pressure.


EMERPHED (Brand for EPHEDRINE SULFATE) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Ephedrine Sulfate 5mg/1mL, Solution for injection

    Interaction: Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages
    Severity: Moderate
    Notes for Consumers: Limit excessive Caffeine intake (examples: coffee, teas, colas, chocolate and some herbal supplements) while taking Ephedrine and avoid medicines containing additional Caffeine whenever possible. Taking a high amount of Caffeine with Ephedrine can increase the risk of nausea, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep, rapid heartbeat, or other side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Caffeine is a CNS-stimulant and such actions are expected to be additive when coadministered with other CNS stimulants or psychostimulants.

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