Prescription
Sympathomimetic (a medicine that stimulates the nervous system to raise blood pressure and open airways)
Ephedrine Hydrochloride
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Ephedrine hydrochloride is a medicine that works by stimulating the nervous system and narrowing blood vessels, which helps raise blood pressure and open up the airways to make breathing easier.
What is it used for?
Low blood pressure during spinal anaesthesia or surgerynasal congestion (blocked nose)mild asthma or breathing difficulty
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.