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Emerphed

Generic: EPHEDRINE SULFATE

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Basic Information
Manufacturer
Nexus Pharamaceuticals Inc.
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
INTRAVENOUS
FDA Set ID
e1323592-dc57-4c9d-b84d-442648a7b114
Indications & Usage
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE EMERPHED is indicated for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia.

EMERPHED is an alpha- and beta- adrenergic agonist and a norepinephrine-releasing agent that is indicated for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia.

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Adverse Reactions
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ADVERSE REACTIONS 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 Most common adverse reactions during treatment: nausea, vomiting, and tachycardia.

( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Nexus Pharmaceuticals at (855) 642-2594 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .