Ephedrine
Ephedrine
Definition
An alkaloid that is an hydroxylated form of phenethylamineand sympathomimetic amine, with potential bronchodilatory and anti-hypotensive activities. Following administration, ephedrine activates post-synaptic noradrenergic receptors. Activation of alpha-adrenergic receptors in the vasculature induces vasoconstriction, and activation of beta-adrenergic receptors in the lungs leads to bronchodilation.
Also known as (-)-Ephedrine, [R-(R*,S*)]-alpha-[1-(Methylamino)ethyl]benzenemethanol, EPHEDRINE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC C01CA26 per RXNORM
- ATC R01AA03 per RXNORM
- ATC R01AB05 per RXNORM
- ATC R03CA02 per RXNORM
- ATC S01FB02 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C472 per NCIT
- SCTID 387358007 per RXNORM
- SCTID 65026000 per RXNORM
- UNII GN83C131XS per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Asthma | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Rhinitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lungs | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nasal cavity | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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