Ephedrine
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EPHEDRINE SULFATE Injection, USP (50 mg/mL)
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution containing ephedrine sulfate 50 mg/mL in water for injection. It is administered by subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravenous injection as an adrenergic agent. The solution contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer. The pH is 5.3 (4.5 to 7.0). The osmolar concentration of the 5% solution is 0.35 mOsmol/ mL (calc.). The basic molecule without the sulfate addition has the following structural formula:
Ephedrine Sulfate, USP is a sympathomimetic amine chemically designated a-[1-(methylamino) ethyl] benzenemethanol sulfate (2:1) (salt).
Generic Name: Ephedrine
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