2006-07-11 05:20:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
wat is this and has anyone tried it ?
2006-07-11 05:24:57 · update #1
Ephedrine (EPH) is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used as a decongestant and to treat hypotension associated with regional anaesthesia. Chemically, it is an alkaloid derived from various plants in the genus Ephedra (family Ephedraceae). It is usually marketed as the ephedrine hydrochloride and ephedrine sulfate.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the herb ma huang (Ephedra sinica) contains ephedrine as its principal active constituent. The same is true of other herbal products containing extracts from Ephedra species. Nagayoshi Nagai was the first one to isolate ephedrine from Ephedra vulgaris in 1885. The substance called soma mentioned in old Hindu books such as the Rig Veda, may have been ephedra extract.
Adverse effects:
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are more common with systemic administration (e.g. injection) compared to topical administration (e.g. nasal instillations). ADRs associated with ephedrine therapy include [3]:
Cardiovascular: tachycardia, bradycardia, arrhythmias, angina pain, vasoconstriction with hypertension, vasodilation with hypotension,
Dermatological: flushing, sweating
Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, anorexia
Genitourinary: micturition difficulty, urine retention
Nervous system: anxiety, restlessness, confusion, psychoses, insomnia
Respiratory: dyspnea
Miscellaneous: dizziness, headache, tremor, hypersalivation, changes in blood glucose concentration, death
Ephedrine has been reported to cause physical dependence after excessive long-term use. This is particularly true with oral forms of ephedrine, since parenteral administration is unlikely to occur over long periods
ephedrine helps studying, thinking, or concentrating to a greater extent than caffeine. Some students and some white-collar workers have used ephedrine (or Ephedra-containing herbal supplements) for this purpose, as well as some professional athletes and weightlifters. It is common for many athletes to use stimulants while exercising. Such misuse of ephedrine has been associated with stimulant dependence, as well as deaths from heatstroke in athletes and circulatory problems such as aortic aneurysm in weightlifters.
2006-07-11 05:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by SPK 2 · 10⤊ 2⤋
I have used it for about 1 year and its safe for most people to use. It generates energy and quickens the heart a little like caffeine. Dosage is very important to be safe. Yea what is your question anyway? U dont know what it is? Throw it away then.
2006-07-11 05:25:27 · answer #2 · answered by djprall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ephedrine is basically speed
2006-07-11 05:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by Paddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will in the end cause many heath problems...i know my brother is dying from taking that junk.
2006-07-11 05:24:23 · answer #4 · answered by deerwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so? who cares if someone offered it to you. its your choice to take it or not, so you cant blame anyone
2006-07-11 05:25:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that will show up in a drug screen as meth, plus it has killed people in the past.
2006-07-11 05:25:47 · answer #6 · answered by native 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditch the "friend"! He/She isn't!
2006-07-11 05:23:37 · answer #7 · answered by Elyse S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so what is the question ?
2006-07-11 05:22:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is not a question.......... did you take it???????? OMG call 911.........hurry you will die
2006-07-11 05:24:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋