Ephedrine

Brand: Ephedrine Sulfate (global)

Sympathomimetic Alpha + Beta agonist; indirect NE releaser

Chemistry

Molecular Formula	C10H15NO
PubChem	CID: 9294 Open in PubChem

Structure

Half-life	6 hours
Clearance Route	renal
Active Metabolites	yes
Notes	Partially metabolized; largely renally excreted unchanged.

Severity: Moderate

Adverse Effects:
Tachycardia, insomnia, anxiety, hypertension

Contraindications:
Severe hypertension, arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism

Precautions:
Avoid with MAO inhibitors; caution in elderly and cardiac disease