Ephedrine
Q. Ephedrine is
1) Raw material for recreational drugs
2) Medication used to prevent low blood pressure during spinal anesthesia.
3) Used for obesity- Published on 19 Apr 16a. 1, 3
b. 2
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
- Ephedrine is a medication used to prevent low blood pressure during spinal anesthesia. It has also been used for asthma, narcolepsy, and obesity but is not the preferred treatment.
- Both ephedrine and pseudoephedrine increase blood pressure and act as bronchodilators, with pseudoephedrine having considerably less effect.
- Ephedrine was first isolated in 1885. It is on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system. It is available as a generic medication.
- Ephedrine drug is an ingredient used in manufacturing Mephedrone powder, also known as party drug Meow Meow. Ephedrine powder is used for sniffing as recreational drug.
- Common side effects include, trouble sleeping, anxiety, headache, hallucinations, high blood pressure, fast heart rate, loss of appetite, and inability to urinate. Serious side effects include stroke, heart attack, and abuse.
