Substance / Medication

Ephedrine

Overview

Active Ingredient
ephedrine
RxNorm CUI
3966

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Clinical Trials

359 trials linked to this intervention

359
Total Trials
40
Recruiting
119
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Activation of Human Brown Adipose Tissue by Capsinoids, Catechins, Ephedrine, and Other Dietary Components: A Systematic Review.
Osuna-Prieto Francisco J, Martinez-Tellez Borja, Sanchez-Delgado Guillermo et al. · Adv Nutr · 2019
PMID: 30624591Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Phenylephrine vs ephedrine in cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
Xu Chao, Liu Su, Huang YiZhou et al. · Int J Surg · 2018
PMID: 30389535Meta-Analysis
Ephedrine for myasthenia gravis, neonatal myasthenia and the congenital myasthenic syndromes.
Vrinten Charlotte, van der Zwaag Angeli M, Weinreich Stephanie S et al. · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2014
PMID: 25515947Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Effect of ephedrine on intubating conditions created by propofol and rocuronium: a meta-analysis.
Sun Rao, Tian Jin Hui, Li Lun et al. · J Evid Based Med · 2012
PMID: 23557501Meta-Analysis
Pseudoephedrine has a minimal effect on blood pressure.
J Fam Pract · 2006
PMID: 16453954Meta-Analysis
Mechanistic pharmacokinetic modelling of ephedrine, norephedrine and caffeine in healthy subjects.
Csajka C, Haller C A, Benowitz N L et al. · Br J Clin Pharmacol · 2005
PMID: 15752380Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Ephedrine- and guaifenesin-induced nephrolithiasis.
Bennett Stephen, Hoffman Nathan, Monga Manoj · J Altern Complement Med · 2004
PMID: 15673990Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Ephedrine (substance)
SNOMED CT
387358007
UMLS CUI
C0014479
RxNorm CUI
3966

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 9 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

3
Conditions
3
Biomarkers
2
Specialists
0
Symptoms
359
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.