SPL Set ID: 24787cb1-23e8-4baa-9838-a31a466b8c79
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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. 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 Injection Structural Formula Ephedrine sulfate is freely soluble in water and ethanol, very slightly soluble in chloroform, and practically insoluble in ether. Each mL of the 5 mL single-dose prefilled syringe contains 5 mg ephedrine sulfate (equivalent to 3.8 mg ephedrine base) and 8.6 mg Sodium Chloride, USP in Water for Injection. pH adjusted with Sodium Hydroxide, NF. The pH range is 4.5 to 6.5. Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Structural Formula