1
Q
Ephedrine
Mechanism of Action:
A
direct and INDIRECT actions
Releases tissue stores of norepinephrine
2
Q
Ephedrine
Class:
A
alpha/beta agonist
3
Q
Ephedrine
Induction Dose: None
A
None
4
Q
Ephedrine
Bolus Dose:
A
5-20mg
5
Q
Ephedrine
Gtt rate: None
A
None
6
Q
Ephedrine
Common Side Effects/ Contraindications:
A
Cardiac arrythmias, Hypertension, Tachycardia,
crosses BBB can result in insomnia and agitation
7
Q
Ephedrine
Onset:
A
< 1min
8
Q
Ephedrine
Peak:
A
2-5min
9
Q
Ephedrine
Distribution half-life:
A
10-15min
10
Q
Ephedrine
Metabolism:
A
Hepatic
11
Q
Ephedrine
Elimination half-life/Active metabolites:
A
3-6hrs/
hydroxyephedrine,
p- hydroxynorephedrine, norephedrine
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