Defedrine

Daffedrine is a drug belonging to the group of adrenergic stimulants. It stimulates alpha and beta adrenergic receptors, producing a sympathomimetic effect.

Defedrine is used for acute hypotension, collapse, shock, and also to relieve attacks of bronchial asthma. The drug increases the strength and frequency of heart contractions, increases blood pressure, dilates the bronchi, and reduces swelling of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract.

Defedrine is well absorbed when taken orally, the action develops within 15-30 minutes and lasts about 3 hours.

Side effects include tachycardia, increased blood pressure, headache, tremor, and insomnia. Defedrine is contraindicated in hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and angle-closure glaucoma.

Thus, dphedrine is an effective adrenergic stimulant for the treatment of acute hypotension and attacks of bronchial asthma. However, its use is limited due to severe side effects.