SPL Set ID: c021fe1b-3ac3-4577-b780-f6a3070908a1
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Ephedrine is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist and a norepinephrine-releasing agent. Ephedrine Sulfate Injection, USP 5 mg/mL is a clear, colorless, sterile, ready-to-use 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 molecular formula is (C 10 H 15 NO) 2 · H 2 SO 4 and its structural formula is depicted below: Ephedrine sulfate is freely soluble in water and ethanol, very slightly soluble in chloroform, and practically insoluble in ether. Each mL contains ephedrine sulfate 5 mg (equivalent to 3.8 mg ephedrine base), sodium chloride 8.6 mg, trisodium citrate dihydrate 1.25 mg, citric acid anhydrous 0.25 mg and sodium hydroxide and/or glacial acetic acid for pH adjustment, if necessary. The pH range is 5.0 to 7.0. Structural Formula