Ephedra
Case
A 17-year-old with chronic allergic rhinitis wants to use a natural herbal decongestant. She’s heard that ma huang (ephedra) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat allergies and wants to know if it’s safe for long-term use.
Question
TRUE or FALSE?

Although ephedra is an effective sympathomimetic, safety concerns have led the FDA to recommend that daily doses of ephedra alkaloids be limited to less than 25 milligram daily.

 

 


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