Corphedra
- Generic Name: corphedra
- Brand Name: Corphedra Injection
Corphedra Injection (Corphedra) side effects drug center
Corphedra Side Effects Center
What Is Corphedra?
Corphedra (ephedrine sulfate injection), for intravenous use is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist and a norepinephrine-releasing agent indicated for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia.
What Are Side Effects of Corphedra?
Common side effects of Corphedra include:
- nausea,
- vomiting, and
- fast heart rate.
Dosage for Corphedra
The dose of Corphedra to treat hypotension developing during anesthesia is a bolus intravenous injection of 5 to 10 mg as needed, not to exceed 50 mg.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Corphedra?
Corphedra may interact with clonidine, oxytocin and oxytocic drugs, propofol, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), atropine, alpha-blockers, beta blockers, reserpine, quinidine, mephentermine, guanethidine, rocuronium, epidural anesthesia, theophylline, and cardiac glycosides. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.
Corphedra During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using Corphedra; it is unknown how it will affect a fetus. It is unknown if Corphedra passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Additional Information
Our Corphedra (ephedrine sulfate injection), for Intravenous Use Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Corphedra Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
The following adverse reactions associated with the use of ephedrine sulfate were identified in the literature. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate their frequency reliably or to establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea, vomiting
Cardiac disorders: Tachycardia, palpitations (thumping heart), reactive hypertension, bradycardia, ventricular ectopics, R-R variability
Nervous system disorders: Dizziness
Psychiatric disorders: Restlessness
For medical advice about adverse reactions, contact your medical professional. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Par Pharmaceutical at 1-800-8289393 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Corphedra (Corphedra)
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