Ephedrine is a central nervous system stimulant that is often used to prevent low blood pressure during anesthesia.
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10 Facts About Ephedrine
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Ephedrine was first isolated in 1885 and came into commercial use in 1926.
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Ephedrine is found to have quick and long-lasting responsiveness in congenital myasthenic syndrome in early childhood and even in the adults with a novel COLQ mutation.
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Ephedrine promotes modest short-term weight loss, specifically fat loss, but its long-term effects are unknown.
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Ephedrine is a potentially dangerous natural compound; as of 2004 the US Food and Drug Administration had received over 18, 000 reports of adverse effects in people using it.
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Ephedrine is a substituted amphetamine and a structural methamphetamine analogue.
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Ephedrine is obtained from the plant Ephedra sinica and other members of the genus Ephedra, from which the name of the substance is derived.
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Ephedrine was long thought to come from modifying the amino acid L-phenylalanine.
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Ephedrine is, however, still legal in many applications outside of dietary supplements.
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