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Does ephedrine hydrochloride cross the placenta, and what effects on fetal heart rate have been reported?

Name: Does ephedrine hydrochloride cross the placenta, and what effects on fetal heart rate have been reported?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:47:21.538Z

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Ephedrine hydrochloride crosses the placenta and has been associated with increased fetal heart rate and beat-to-beat variability.

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Ephedrine Hydrochloride 3 mg/ml Solution for Injection in Pre-filled SyringeAguettant Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 4Document updated 21 September 2023

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