SPL Set ID: d89dd8d5-7698-61db-e053-2a95a90a764b
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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, USP is freely soluble in water and sparingly soluble in alcohol. Each mL of 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. chemical-structure