Rauwolfia Reserpine
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Ephedrine is used for temporary relief of shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing due to bronchial asthma. Ephedrine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Ephedrine is a decongestant and bronchodilator. It works by reducing swelling and constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages and widening the lung airways, allowing you to breathe more easily.
Indications
Ephedrine is used for temporary relief of shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing due to bronchial asthma. Ephedrine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Ephedrine is a decongestant and bronchodilator. It works by reducing swelling and constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages and widening the lung airways, allowing you to breathe more easily.
Contraindications
Rauwolfia Reserpine is contraindicated in conditions like Asthma, Depression, Peptic ulcer, Renal failure, Bronchitis.
Side Effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist longer than one hours or become worse:
Dizziness; headache; nausea; nervousness; tremor; loss of appetite; restlessness; sleeplessness; stomach irritation.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur.
Warnings
Discontinue reserpine 7 days before electricshock. It should be used with caution in patients with history of peptic ulcer, gallstone, ulcerative colitis and renal (kidney) insufficiency.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, Geriatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
0.71 to 1.43 ug/kg (1.1 (1.07)) 24 hourly PO — Maintenance
3.57 ug/kg (3.6 (3.57)) 24 hourly PO — Initial
Child Dosage
Not indicated in children ( ) —
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Rauwolfia Reserpine is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAlcoholDigitoxinDigoxinDoxepin (HCl)EphedrineFenfluramine (HCl)Glyceryl TrinitrateHalothaneHalothaneLevodopaNefopam (HCl)Nortriptyline (HCl)Phenylephrine (HCl)QuinidineTranylcypromine (Sulphate)Trimipramine (Maleate) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.