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Descriptor
English
:
Ephedrine
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Efedrina
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Efedrina
Synonyms
English
:
Ephedrine Erythro Isomer
Ephedrine Hydrochloride
Ephedrine Renaudin
Ephedrine Sulfate
Erythro Isomer of Ephedrine
Hydrochloride, Ephedrine
Renaudin, Ephedrine
Sal Phedrine
Sal-Phedrine
SalPhedrine
Sulfate, Ephedrine
Tree Number:
D02.033.100.624.302
D02.033.755.624.302
D02.092.063.624.302
D02.092.471.683.430
Definition
English
:
A phenethylamine found in
EPHEDRA SINICA
.
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
is an isomer. It is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist that may also enhance release of
norepinephrine
. It has been used for
asthma
,
heart failure
,
rhinitis
, and
urinary incontinence
, and for its
central nervous system
stimulatory effects in the treatment of
narcolepsy
and
depression
. It has become less extensively used with the advent of more selective agonists.
Pharmacological Action:
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Sympathomimetics
Vasoconstrictor Agents
Adrenergic Agents
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
AD
administration & dosage
AE
adverse effects
AG
agonists
AA
analogs & derivatives
AN
analysis
AI
antagonists & inhibitors
BL
blood
CF
cerebrospinal fluid
CS
chemical synthesis
CH
chemistry
CL
classification
EC
economics
HI
history
IM
immunology
IP
isolation & purification
ME
metabolism
PK
pharmacokinetics
PD
pharmacology
PO
poisoning
RE
radiation effects
ST
standards
SD
supply & distribution
TU
therapeutic use
TO
toxicity
UR
urine
Record Number:
4889
Unique Identifier:
D004809
Occurrence in VHL
:
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