What is Ephedrine hydrochloride?
[ Ephedrine Hydrochloride ] - Ephedrine, also called Ma Huang, Ephedra,
and/or Chinese ephedra, was found in numerous dietary supplements, "muscle
enhancers", and appetite suppressants from makers such as Metabolife,
Advocare, Metabolite, and Metab-Rx Ultra.
Ephedra is a Chinese medicine that herbalists value as a natural and
effective alternative to asthma and allergy drugs. Ephedrine is the active
constituent of ephedra. In other words, ephedra is an herb that contains
ephedrine, and ephedrine hydrochloride is a FDA approved over-the counter
drug.
Ephedrine hydrochloride is used as over the counter nasal decongestant
medicine, in such products as vasopro, bio-tech ephedrine hydrochloride et
al.
Ephedrine hydrochloride is a drug that relaxes smooth muscle and
constricts blood vessels. It was formerly widely used as a bronchodilator
in the treatment of such conditions as asthma and chronic bronchitis, but
has largely been replaced for treating these conditions by drugs that have
fewer adverse effects. Its main use now is as a nasal decongestant (alone
or in combination with other drugs) and it is included as an ingredient in
many medicines for treating colds and coughs. It is also used to treat
bedwetting in children. Ephedrine hydrochloride is available as tablets or
for injection (prescription only) and as an elixir or nose drops that can
be bought from pharmacies without a prescription.
The central stimulant effects of Ephedrine hydrochloride are more marked
than those of epinephrine. In general, the effects of ephedrine
hydrochloride are similar to those observed with epinephrine but are
slower in onset, less potent, and longer in duration. However, in the
uterus, Ephedrine hydrochloride produces dilatation of uterine muscle;
Ephedrine hydrochloride is also less effective than epinephrine in
elevating the blood sugar concentration.
Ephedrine hydrochloride is used:
• to prevent bronchospasm in asthma
• in the treatment of enuresis.
Your doctor, however, may prescribe Ephedrine hydrochloride for
another purpose.
You may purchase
VASOPRO EPHEDRINE