Individual generic drug information

ephedrine

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Reference record: ephedrine
Source: Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference
Printed source pages: 475
Age groups indexed: 1

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Overview

Extracted information for ephedrine only.

Names and pronunciation

(e-FED-rin) E Rezipres

Source page 475

Functional class

Func. class.: Antihypertensive, alpha and beta agonist

Source page 475

Uses

USES: Hypotension in anesthesia

Source page 475

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for ephedrine only.

Dosage and routes

DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult: IV BOLUS 4.7 mg-9.4 mg, give additional boluses as needed, max total doses 47 mg

Source page 475

Available forms

Available forms: Solution for IV bolus 47 mg/mL, 47 mg/5 mL (9.4 mg/mL), 23.5 mg/5 mL (4.7 mg/mL)

Source page 475

Dose text by age group

Filter the extracted dose blocks for this individual drug.

Adults

• Adult: IV BOLUS 4.7 mg-9.4 mg, give additional boluses as needed, max total doses 47 mg

Candidate age grouping · source page 475

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.

Individual generic drug information

ephedrine

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Reference record: ephedrine
Source: Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference
Printed source pages: 475
Age groups indexed: 1

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Overview

Extracted information for ephedrine only.

Names and pronunciation

(e-FED-rin) E Rezipres

Source page 475

Functional class

Func. class.: Antihypertensive, alpha and beta agonist

Source page 475

Uses

USES: Hypotension in anesthesia

Source page 475

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for ephedrine only.

Dosage and routes

DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult: IV BOLUS 4.7 mg-9.4 mg, give additional boluses as needed, max total doses 47 mg

Source page 475

Available forms

Available forms: Solution for IV bolus 47 mg/mL, 47 mg/5 mL (9.4 mg/mL), 23.5 mg/5 mL (4.7 mg/mL)

Source page 475

Dose text by age group

Filter the extracted dose blocks for this individual drug.

Adults

• Adult: IV BOLUS 4.7 mg-9.4 mg, give additional boluses as needed, max total doses 47 mg

Candidate age grouping · source page 475

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.