Ephedrine Tablets (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 50 mg of Eperisone Hydrochloride orally three times a day after meals. The dosage may be adjusted accordingly based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergic reactions or hypersensitivity. It should also not be administered to patients with severe myasthenia gravis. This drug contains lactose, and should not be used in patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Caution is advised when administering to patients with a history of drug hypersensitivity or impaired liver function as liver function may worsen. Rarely, severe allergic reactions such as shock may occur while using this medication, so symptoms should be closely monitored, and if any abnormalities arise, administration should be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be sought. Elevation of liver enzymes, renal function abnormalities, or blood anomalies may also occur, so regular monitoring of the condition is required. Potential side effects include skin rashes, itching, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, gastrointestinal discomfort, low back pain, and fatigue. Especially serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur, so if symptoms such as fever, rash, blisters, itching, eye redness, or stomatitis appear, use should be discontinued immediately. Drowsiness or reduced concentration may occur during use, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Additionally, interactions causing visual disturbances may occur if used with similar medications, so caution is necessary. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only if the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established. Nursing mothers should avoid administration if possible, and if necessary, cessation of breastfeeding is recommended. Safety in children has not been sufficiently established, so use should be cautious, and in older adults, dosage may need to be adjusted due to potential deterioration of physiological function. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may compromise quality and safety, so it should be avoided.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• ALT elevation
• AST elevation
• ALP elevation
• proteinuria
• BUN elevation
• anemia
• anaphylaxis
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis

Mild side effects

Rash, itching, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, limb paralysis, muscle rigidity, limb tremors, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal discomfort, thirst, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, stomatitis, urinary retention, incontinence, residual urine sensation, fatigue, staggering, general malaise, dizziness, decreased muscle tone, facial flushing, sweating, drowsiness, need for dosage reduction or discontinuation, visual disturbances

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress, and it is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White round tablet coated with sugar

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle