Ephedrine: meaning, definitions and examples
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ephedrine
[ ษหfษdrษชn ]
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:
๐ต๐น efedrina
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคซเฅเคกเฅเคฐเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Ephedrin
๐ฎ๐ฉ efedrin
๐บ๐ฆ ะตัะตะดัะธะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ efedryna
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใใงใใชใณ
๐ซ๐ท รฉphรฉdrine
๐ช๐ธ efedrina
๐น๐ท efedrin
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ๋๋ฆฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูููุฏุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ efedrin
๐ธ๐ฐ efedrรญn
๐จ๐ณ ้บป้ป็ขฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ efedrin
๐ฎ๐ธ efedrรญn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะตะดัะธะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแคแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ efedrin
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.