ephedrine

One entry found for ephedrine.

Main Entry: ephed·rine
Pronunciation: i-fed-rn, British also ef--drn
Function: noun
: a crystalline alkaloid C₁₀H₁₅NO extracted from a Chinese ephedra (Ephedra sinica) or synthesized that has the physiological action of epinephrine and is usually used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₀H₁₅NO·HCl or sulfate (C₁₀H₁₅NO)₂·H₂SO₄ as a bronchodilator, nasal decongestant, and vasopressor -- see EPHEDRA 2, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE