ephedrine /ephed·rine/ (ĕ-fed´rin) (ef´ĕ-drin) an adrenergic extracted from several species of Ephedra or produced synthetically; used in the form of the hydrochloride, sulfate, or tannate salt as a bronchodilator, antiallergic, central nervous system stimulant, and antihypotensive. It has also been used in supplements, with benefits claimed to include weight loss, increased energy, and enhanced athletic performance.
Ephedrine
epHEDrine
ephedrine
e·phed·rine ( -f d rn, f-dr n )n. An odorless crystalline or powdered alkaloid isolated from shrubs of the genus Ephedra or made synthetically and used in the treatment of allergies and asthma. |
Ephedrine
A sympathomimetic amine from plants of the genus Ephedra or chemically synthesized; an asthma medication that previously was used in weight loss drugs.
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epHEDrine
[ef′ədrēn]
an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist that also promotes the release of norepinephrine from sympathetic nerve terminals.
indications It is prescribed in the treatment of asthma and bronchitis and is used topically as a nasal decongestant. The drug is historically important, but its use is now limited because of the availability of more selective beta-2 agonists for treating asthma.
contraindications Concomitant administration of monoamine oxidase inhibitors, hypertension, cardiac artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are nervousness, insomnia, anorexia, and increased blood pressure.
ephedrine
an adrenergic alkaloid obtained from several species of the shrub Ephedra or produced synthetically; used as the hydrochloride as a bronchodilator, antiallergic, central nervous system stimulant, mydriatic, pressor agent, and for stimulation of the α-adrenergic receptors in the treatment of certain types of urinary incontinence.
ephedrine
Therapeutics An adrenergic bronchodilator, diuretic, mydriatic, vasoconstrictor Route Oral Effects CNS stimulant Used for Bronchodilator for mild asthma
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