NCIt related terms : [R-(R*,S*)]-alpha-[1-(Methylamino)ethyl]benzenemethanol;
NCIt definition : An alkaloid that is an hydroxylated form of phenethylamineand sympathomimetic amine,
with potential bronchodilatory and anti-hypotensive activities. Following administration,
ephedrine activates post-synaptic noradrenergic receptors. Activation of alpha-adrenergic
receptors in the vasculature induces vasoconstriction, and activation of beta-adrenergic
receptors in the lungs leads to bronchodilation.;