4-hydroxyephedrine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
4-hydroxyephedrine is used in combination with Normethadone as an antitussive. It is currently marketed in Canada by Valeant under the tradename Cophylac.
4-hydroxyephedrine is a sympathomimetic which increases adrenergic activity .
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | 4-hydroxyephedrine |
| Generic | Oxilofrine |
| Oxilofrine Other Names | 4-HMP, 4-hydroxyephedrine, Methyl synephrin, Methyl synephrine, Methylsympatol, Methylsynephrin, Methylsynephrine, Oxilofrine, Oxyephedrin, p-hydroxyephedrine |
| Type | |
| Formula | C10H15NO2 |
| Weight | Average: 181.235 Monoisotopic: 181.110278727 |
| Groups | Approved |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Available Country | |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
4-hydroxyephedrine is an amphetamine used to treat a cough associated with inflamed mucosa.
Used in combination with Normethadone as an antitussive .
How 4-hydroxyephedrine works
4-hydroxyephedrine is likely helps to treat cough by stimulating α1 adrenergic receptors resulting in vasoconstriction. This would serve to reduce secretion of mucus into the airway and lessen the stimulus to cough.
Food Interaction
- Avoid alcohol. Ingesting alcohol may cause additive CNS depressive effects.
