An alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist that may also enhance release of norepinephrine. It has been used in the treatment of several disorders including 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. [PubChem]
Indication
Ephedrine commonly used as a stimulant, appetite suppressant, concentration aid, decongestant, and to treat hypotension associated with anaesthesia.
Pharmacology
Ephedrine is similar in structure to the derivatives amphetamine and methamphetamine. Chemically, it is an alkaloid derived from various plants in the genus Ephedra (family Ephedraceae). It works mainly by increasing the activity of noradrenaline on adrenergic receptors.
Toxicity
Cardiovascular: tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, angina pectoris, vasoconstriction with hypertension
Packaging 5, 25, 100 g in glass bottle Application Versatile chiral synthon,1 employed in catalysis2 and in the preparation of optically pure sulfoxides3 and oxazolidines.4
(-)-erythro-Ephedrine Sulfate is the sulfate salt of the α- and β-adrenergic agonist Ephedrine. (-)-erythro-Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine with stimulant properties. (-)-erythro-Ephedrine Sulfate is a bronchodilator used in the treatment of asthma.
A phenethylamine alkaloid that is 2-phenylethanamine substituted by a methyl group at the amino nitrogen and a methyl and a hydroxy group at position 2 and 1 respectively.
Harmful (Xn)