ABSTRACT
Ephedrine, given im/iv/sc, is indicated for the treatment of acute hypotensive states, treatment of Adams-Stokes syndrome with complete heart block, stimulation of the central nervous system (CNS) to combat
narcolepsy
and depressive states, treatment of acute bronchospasm, treatment of enuresis, and treatment of
myasthenia gravis
. When given in nasal form, ephedrine is used in the treatment of nasal congestion, promotion of nasal or sinus drainage, or relief of
eustachian tube congestion
.
