This brand name is authorized in United Kingdom
The drug EPHEDRINE contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Ephedrine
UNII NLJ6390P1Z - EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine acting directly on the alpha and beta receptors and indirectly by increasing the release of noradrenaline by the sympathetic nerve endings. As with any sympathomimetic agent, ephedrine stimulates the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, and the sphincters of the digestive and urinary systems. |
Below package inserts are available for further reading:
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
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| EPHEDRINE 1.0% Nasal drops | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE Solution for injection | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE Tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| C01CA26 | Ephedrine | C Cardiovascular system → C01 Cardiac therapy → C01C Cardiac stimulants excl. cardiac glycosides → C01CA Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents |
| R01AA03 | Ephedrine | R Respiratory system → R01 Nasal preparations → R01A Decongestants and other nasal preparations for topical use → R01AA Sympathomimetics, plain |
| R01AB05 | Ephedrine | R Respiratory system → R01 Nasal preparations → R01A Decongestants and other nasal preparations for topical use → R01AB Sympathomimetics, combinations excl. corticosteroids |
| R03CA02 | Ephedrine | R Respiratory system → R03 Drugs for obstructive airway diseases → R03C Adrenergics for systemic use → R03CA Alpha- and beta-adrenoreceptor agonists |
| S01FB02 | Ephedrine | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01F Mydriatics and cycloplegics → S01FB Sympathomimetics excl. antiglaucoma preparations |
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