white odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; used as a bronchodilator to treat bronchitis and asthma
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ephedrine::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | alkaloid, bronchodilator |
Examples of ephedrine
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Meth makers shifted to ephedrine, which could be found in common cold remedies.
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While it has been taken medicinally in the past, ephedrine can be highly toxic.
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Ephedrine is actually a very interesting case of economic botany in medicine.
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The law limited sales to six grams of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine products.
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The Ephedra plant is the natural source of ephedrine, the plants principle alkaloid.
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Like amphetamine or ephedrine, clenbuterol acts as a stimulant, increasing heart rate.
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Archer wasn't the first Texas health commissioner to tackle ephedrine.
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He was ejected from the 1994 World Cup after testing positive for the stimulant ephedrine.
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Often found in fat burners to increase the prolonged effects of caffeine and ephedrine.
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- White odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; used as a bronchodilator to treat bronchitis and asthma
- Ephedrine (or) is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used as a stimulant, appetite suppressant, concentration aid, decongestant, and to treat hypotension associated with anaesthesia.
- A sympathetic nerve stimulant resembling adrenaline, its effect on the unstriped muscular fibres is remarkable. It acts promptly in relieving swellings of the mucous membrane. ...
- Ephedrine may enhance the metabolic clearance of corticosteroids, resulting in decreased blood levels and lessened physiologic activity, thus requiring an increase in corticosteroid dosage.
- A chemical component of the herb known as ephedra, which is also knownas ma huang. Ephedrine is used in many over-the-counter decongestants and asthma drugs. Itis also used in some weight loss products.
- CNS stimulant drug, precursor drug and component used in the manufacture of Methamphetamine
- Pronounced ih-FEH-drinn; a chemical substance that eases breathing problems.
- An amphetamine-like substance used as a nasal decongestant.
