ephedrine
noun
ephed·rine
i-ˈfe-drən 
British also ˈe-fə-drən
: a crystalline alkaloid C10H15NO extracted from a Chinese ephedra (Ephedra sinica) or synthesized that has the physiological action of epinephrine and is usually used in the form of its hydrochloride or sulfate as a bronchodilator, nasal decongestant, and vasopressor see ma huang, pseudoephedrine
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He and his brother, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, are believed to have inherited relationships and narcotics proceeds after one of their brother’s death, leading them to invest in marijuana, cocaine and ephedrine from Mexico, Colombia and Argentina, according to the Justice Department.
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Nicole Chavez, CNN, 27 July 2024
They were also found to contain compounds including caffeine, ephedrine and kratom.
—Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 18 July 2024
Additionally, the tests revealed lower levels of Valium, marijuana and ephedrine present at the time of his death.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
During the 1994 World Cup, Maradona played in just two games before doping tests found ephedrine in his urine sample.
—Lewis Kamb, NBC News, 27 Oct. 2023
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Nicole Chavez, CNN, 27 July 2024
They were also found to contain compounds including caffeine, ephedrine and kratom.
—Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 18 July 2024
Additionally, the tests revealed lower levels of Valium, marijuana and ephedrine present at the time of his death.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
During the 1994 World Cup, Maradona played in just two games before doping tests found ephedrine in his urine sample.
—Lewis Kamb, NBC News, 27 Oct. 2023
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“Ephedrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ephedrine. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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ephedrine
noun
ephed·rine
i-ˈfed-rən
: a basic substance obtained from Chinese woody plants or made artificially and used as a salt in relieving hay fever, asthma, and nasal congestion
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