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Ephedrine

Known as: (-)-Ephedrine, [R-(R*,S*)]-alpha-[1-(Methylamino)ethyl]benzenemethanol, Erythro Isomer of Ephedrine 
A phenethylamine found in EPHEDRA SINICA. PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is an isomer. It is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist that may also enhance release of… 
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Adrenergic AgentsAlcoholsAlkaloidsCentral Nervous System Stimulants
AsthmaBronchial SpasmBronchodilation [PE]Chlorpheniramine / Ephedrine / Guaifenesin / Phenobarbital / Theophylline

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H 35-25MidolN-methylephedrineQuadrinal

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Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
Ephedrine activates brown adipose tissue in lean but not obese humans
Aims/hypothesisBrown adipose tissue (BAT) activation increases energy consumption and may help in the treatment of obesity. Cold… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Equivalent dose of ephedrine and phenylephrine in the prevention of post-spinal hypotension in Caesarean section.
BACKGROUND Comparative studies of ephedrine and phenylephrine in prevention of hypotension after spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Fetal and Maternal Effects of Phenylephrine and Ephedrine during Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery
Background In our routine practice, we observed a reduced incidence of fetal acidosis (umbilical artery p H < 7.20) at cesarean… 
Review
2001
Review
2001
Cardiac Arrest During Spinal Anesthesia: Common Mechanisms and Strategies for Prevention
C ardiac arrests during spinal anesthesia are described as “very rare,” “unusual,” and “unexpected,” but are actually relatively… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Volume preloading is not essential to prevent spinal-induced hypotension at caesarean section.
Review
1994
Review
1994
Combined spinal epidural (CSE) analgesia: technique, management, and outcome of 300 mothers.
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
The prevention of immediate generalized reactions to radiocontrast media in high-risk patients.
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Contribution of BAT and skeletal muscle to thermogenesis induced by ephedrine in man.
This investigation was performed to examine the role of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in thermogenesis induced by ephedrine in man… 
Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
Evaluation of oral bronchodilator therapy in asthmatic children. Bronchodilators in asthmatic children.
Highly Cited
1955
Highly Cited
1955
Enzymatic dealkylation of aminopyrine (pyramidon) and other alkylamines.
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