SPL Set ID: 9851cc1c-f267-4e18-b1ad-923fe9cded84
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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 428.54 g/mol. Its structural formula is depicted below: Ephedrine sulfate is freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol. Each mL contains ephedrine sulfate 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. Image