Belladonna Extract, USP / Ephedrine
A historical combination medication containing belladonna extract (with anticholinergic properties) and ephedrine (a sympathomimetic agent) used primarily for respiratory conditions. The anticholinergic component helps reduce airway secretions while ephedrine acts as a bronchodilator to ease breathing.
A bronchodilator combination medication with anticholinergic and sympathomimetic properties, historically used for respiratory conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1007539
- Generic
- Belladonna Extract, Usp / Ephedrine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Historically used for asthma, bronchial asthma, and other conditions involving bronchospasm or excessive respiratory secretions. This combination has largely been replaced by more modern medications with better safety profiles.
Belladonna extract provides anticholinergic effects that reduce secretions and relax smooth muscle, while ephedrine acts on adrenergic receptors to produce bronchodilation and vasoconstriction, together improving airway flow.
Use requires caution due to potential side effects from both components, including dry mouth, urinary retention, tachycardia, and hypertension. This is a historical medication and not commonly prescribed in modern practice, having been largely superseded by safer alternatives like inhaled bronchodilators and corticosteroids.
Official drug label
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