Drug details

Akovaz (ephedrine sulfate injection)

type of Alpha/Beta Adrenergic Agonists

Akovaz (ephedrine sulfate injection) is an alpha- and beta- adrenergic agonist and a norepinephrine-releasing agent that is indicated for the treatment of clinically important low blood pressure (hypotension) occurring in the setting of anesthesia.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea
• vomiting
• dizziness, and
• rapid heart rate
• 
  palpitations
• restlessness

The following drugs are related to Akovaz, either as a replacement or used together:

• Biorphen (phenylephrine hydrochloride injection)
• Emerphed (ephedrine sulfate injection)
• Rezipres (ephedrine hydrochloride)
• Immphentiv (phenylephrine hydrochloride injection)