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Medicines ephedrine hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

ephedrine hydrochloride · Medicine question

What is ephedrine hydrochloride used for?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Tablets prevent or relieve asthma-related bronchospasm. Injections reverse low blood pressure caused by spinal or epidural anaesthesia.

Sources for this answer

Ephedrine Hydrochloride 30mg Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2
Ephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg/ml Solution for Injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5

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