Ephedrine: meaning, definitions and examples

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ephedrine

 

[ ษ›หˆfษ›drษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical use

Ephedrine is a medication used to treat certain types of breathing problems, such as asthma and bronchitis. It acts as a bronchodilator, helping to open up the airways in the lungs. Additionally, ephedrine is often used as a stimulant and in some cases, in the treatment of low blood pressure. It works by stimulating the adrenergic receptors in the body. Its effects include increased heart rate, improved blood circulation, and reduced airway resistance in the lungs.

Synonyms

bronchodilator, stimulant, vasopressor

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed ephedrine for her asthma.
  • Ephedrine can help alleviate symptoms of bronchitis.
  • Athletes sometimes misuse ephedrine for its stimulating effects.

Translations

Translations of the word "ephedrine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น efedrina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคซเฅ‡เคกเฅเคฐเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ephedrin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ efedrin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั„ะตะดั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ efedryna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒ•ใ‚งใƒ‰ใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉphรฉdrine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ efedrina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท efedrin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ํŽ˜๋“œ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠููŠุฏุฑูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ efedrin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ efedrรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้บป้ป„็ขฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ efedrin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ efedrรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั„ะตะดั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒคแƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ efedrin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ efedrina

Etymology

The word 'ephedrine' derives from 'ephedra,' which refers to a genus of plants in the Ephedraceae family, known for their medicinal properties. Ephedra has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Chinese medicine where it is known as 'ma huang.' Ephedrine itself was first synthesized in the late 19th century by Japanese chemist Nagai Nagayoshi in 1885. Its chemical structure was later modified, leading to its use in various medicinal applications. The compound is classified as a sympathomimetic amine, which means it mimics the effects of the sympathetic nervous system. Over time, ephedrine became a vital pharmaceutical agent, making its way into medications used for respiratory issues and as a performance enhancer, despite ongoing concerns regarding misuse and potential side effects.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,537, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.