"Ephedrine" is an anticongestive remedy, what is it?
"Ephedrine" - a psychoactive poisonous alkaloid, refers to preparations of anticongestants. Currently, storage, sale and use of this drug in Russia are strictly limited, since the substance practically from the first reception causes drug addiction, and also leads to negative consequences. Previously, this organic compound of plant origin was widely used as a medicine. Nevertheless, at the present time in the Russian Federation, the sale of medicines with a density of more than 10% of ephedrine is categorically prohibited and controlled by state authorities.
Properties of
"Ephedrine" has many positive aspects:
- raises blood pressure;
- eliminates signs of allergic reactions;
- reduces vascular insufficiency;
- stimulates the central nervous system.
Manufacturers indicate that this anticonvulsant agent is allowed to be used in the treatment of many diseases. The drug is used in therapy:
- a critical drop in blood pressure;
- deep sleep and shock;
- extensive bleeding.
The instructions for use say that this anticongestive agent inhibits the functioning of histamine( a compound whose function is to raise anxiety in tissues).When it is taken, the rhinitis, itching, redness and other allergic reactions disappear. The drug is used in the treatment of sinusitis( inflammatory process of the mucosal surface of one or several perennial sinuses) and rhinitis( inflammation in the inner shell of the nasal cavity)."Ephedrine" perfectly copes with bronchial asthma.
Forms of release
The drug is available in four forms:
- tablets;
- capsules;
- solution for preparation of injections;
- solution for the treatment of ENT organs.
Action of
The instructions for use state that this anticonvulsant agent causes the activity of adrenergic receptors. On the effect on the peripheral nervous system, the drug is similar to adrenaline, but its effect is more prolonged and less toning.
In a certain part of the autonomic nervous system, the ganglia of which are located at a great distance from the related organs and tissues, in the stressful situation, their activation is activated. As a result, a person gains the ability to run fast, escaping from pursuit, or to stand barefoot in the snow, without feeling frostbite.
"Ephedrine" drives the receptors, which involves processes that require high energy costs:
- increases the pressure;
- appears tachycardia;
- increases the formation of glucose in the blood;
- increases the tone of the skeletal muscles.
The reception of "Ephedrine" contributes to the increase of physical and intellectual abilities, a person feels a surge of energy, a good mood. In most cases, athletes who try to improve their performance at the competitions are accommodated on such a drug."Ephedrine" awakens the work of the contractility of the striated muscle tissue, and also enhances the process when more complex steroids are created from simple compounds.
How correctly to take Ephedrine? The recipe for success is simple:
- Orally, the drug is given in the following dosage: 0.025-0.05 grams, two to four times a day.
- Subcutaneously and intramuscularly administered at 0.02-0.05 grams from one to two times a day.
- Intravenously, the drug is injected slowly at 0.025-0.05 grams( 5% solution) or drip to 0.1 gram( in a 5% solution of glucose).
- As an eye drop, "Ephedrine" is given as a 5% solution.
The maximum single dose is - 0.05 grams;daily dose - 0.15 grams. Any appointment should only be done by a doctor, self-medication is dangerous.
Side effects
The instruction for use indicates that this anticongestive agent when taken out of the doctor's prescription can cause the following negative reactions, which include:
- hand tremor;
- hyperhidrosis( increased sweating);
- headache;
- causeless alarm.
When an addiction to "Ephedrine" occurs, side effects disappear, but vitamins accumulate in vital organs, which disrupt their activity.