noun
- A stimulant drug derived from ephedra plants or synthesized, used to treat asthma, nasal congestion, and low blood pressure.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; often used in decongestants and bronchodilators
Examples
- The doctor prescribed ephedrine to help relieve the patient's asthma symptoms.
- Ephedrine is a common ingredient in over-the-counter cold and allergy medications.
- Athletes were banned from using ephedrine due to its stimulant effects.
- The nasal spray contained ephedrine to reduce congestion.
- Ephedrine works by stimulating the nervous system to open airways.