Ephedrin

Generic Name:
Ephedrine
Chemical Name:
(1 R,2 S)-2-(methylamino)-1-phenylpropan-1-ol
Molecular Structure:
C10H15NO
Molecular Weight:
165.23 g/MOL
Proprietary Name:
Ephedrin1000
Dosage Form:
30mg/tab
Pharmaceutical Classification:
Fatloss Medicine / Training Booster

Pharmacokinetics and Indications:

Ephedrine (EPH) is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used as a stimulant, appetite suppressant, concentration aid, decongestant, and to treat hypotension associated with anaesthesia. Chemically, it is an alkaloid derived from various plants in the genus Ephedra (family Ephedraceae). It is most usually marketed in the hydrochloride and sulfate forms.

In traditional Chinese medicines, the herb má huáng ( Ephedra sinica) contains ephedrine and pseudoephedrine as its principal active constituents. The same is true of other herbal products containing extracts from Ephedra species. Nagayoshi Nagai was the first one to isolate ephedrine from Ephedra vulgaris in 1885. The substance called soma mentioned in old Hindu books such as the Rig Veda, may have been ephedra extract. This, however, is disputed, as the identity of soma.

Possible Side Effects:
Ephedrine should not be used in conjunction with certain antidepressants, namely SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors), as this increases the risk of the above symptoms due to excessive serum levels of norepinephrine.