Ephedra
- SCIENTIFIC NAMES: Ephedra equisetina; Ephedra intermedia; Ephedra sinica; Ephedra vulgaris
- INDICATIONS: Bronchospasm, asthma, bronchitis, allergy, appetite suppressant, colds, flu, fever, chills, edema, headache, anhidrosis, diuretic, joint and bone pain
- SYNONYM: Gnetaceae
- CLASS: Ephedrine alkaloid, Stimulant
- HALF-LIFE: N/A
CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
Acetazolamide, Amitriptyline, Caffeine, Clevidipine, Cocoa, Corticosteroids, Guanethidine, Guarana, MAO inhibitors, Phenelzine, Selegiline, Sibutramine, Sodium bicarbonate
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SKIN.
MUCOSAL.
CARDIOVASCULAR.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
GENITOURINARY.
OCULAR.
OTHER.
Page last updated 08/01/2022
Symbol key
Incidence 
- <1%
- 1-5%
- 5-10%
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-30%
- >30%
Warnings in other populations 
- Breast feeding
- Geriatric
- Pediatric