Ephedrine
Ephedrine Sulfate
Injection, USP
For IM, IV or SC Use 50 mg/mL pH 4.5 - 7.0
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection, USP is a sterile solution of 50 mg ephedrine sulfate in water for injection.
Ephedrine occurs as fine, white, odorless crystals or powder and darkens on exposure to light. It is freely soluble in water and sparingly soluble in alcohol.
The chemical name for ephedrine sulfate is (C10H15NO)2•H2SO4 benzenemethanol α - [1 - (methylamino) ethyl] - sulfate (2:1) (salt). Its molecular weight is 428.54.
The structural formula is:
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Last updated on RxList: 3/30/2009
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