SPL Set ID: 1d1c41c1-8f5f-ee76-c890-4f1f2a3b2e96
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Ephedrine is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist and a norepinephrine-releasing agent. Ephedrine sulfate injection, USP is a clear, colorless, sterile solution for intravenous injection. It must be diluted before intravenous administration. The chemical name of ephedrine sulfate is benzenemethanol, α-[1-(methylamino)ethyl]-, [R-(R*,S*)]-, sulfate (2:1) (salt), and the molecular weight is 428.5 g/mol. Its structural formula is depicted below: Ephedrine sulfate is freely soluble in water and methanol, slightly soluble in ethanol, very slightly soluble in chloroform, practically insoluble in ether. Each mLof the 50 mg/mL strength contains ephedrine sulfate, USP 50 mg (equivalent to 38 mg ephedrine base) in water for injection. The pH is adjusted with sodium hydroxide and/or glacial acetic acid if necessary. The pH range is 4.5 to 7.0.The 50 mg/mL vial must be diluted before intravenous administration. structural formula