ephedrine
Ma huang extract
Ephedrine is a stimulant drug that opens airways and raises blood pressure.
Derived from plants in the genus *Ephedra*, it treats asthma, nasal congestion, and low blood pressure.
Because it can be converted into methamphetamine, ephedrine sales are restricted in many countries: The pharmacy limited how much ephedrine I could buy.
Central nervous system stimulant
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
alertness · metabolism · thermogenesis · focus · concentration · wakefulness · CNS · tachycardia
Medication widening lung passages
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
treatment · dosage · pharmacology · vasoconstrictor · hypotension · anesthesia · wheezing · airway
Producing metabolic warmth
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
- supplementSomething added to complete
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- leanLacking fat; incline
workout · pre-workout · banned
Of the nose
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
inhaler · mucous · clearing · breathing · relief · stuffiness · allergies · hayfever
Kept within limits
- precursorSomething that comes first
- methamphetamineAddictive synthetic stimulant drug
- DEAFederal narcotics agency
- restrictedLimited in scope
smuggling · clandestine · illegal · monitoring · watchlist · diversion · trafficking · scheduled
Not matching its reflection
- isomerSame formula, different shape
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- nitrogenousContaining nitrogen compounds
- extractionAct of removing
amphetamine
Central nervous system stimulant
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
norepinephrine · alertness · metabolism · thermogenesis · focus · concentration · wakefulness · CNS · tachycardia · hypertension
bronchodilator
Medication widening lung passages
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
therapeutic · treatment · dosage · pharmacology · vasoconstrictor · hypotension · anesthesia · wheezing · airway · respiratory
thermogenic
Producing metabolic warmth
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
- supplementSomething added to complete
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
lean · workout · pre-workout · banned
nasal
Of the nose
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
spray · inhaler · mucous · clearing · breathing · relief · stuffiness · allergies · hayfever · vasoconstriction
controlled
Kept within limits
- precursorSomething that comes first
- methamphetamineAddictive synthetic stimulant drug
- DEAFederal narcotics agency
restricted · smuggling · clandestine · illegal · monitoring · watchlist · diversion · trafficking · scheduled · legislation
chiral
Not matching its reflection
- isomerSame formula, different shape
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- nitrogenousContaining nitrogen compounds
- energizerscoffee, caffeine, energy drinks, energy drink, espresso
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- stimulantscaffeine, amphetamine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, cocaine
- alkaloidsmorphine, codeine, nicotine, caffeine, theobromine
- autonomic drugsepinephrine, norepinephrine, adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine
- chiral reagentsproline, quinine, quinidine, camphor, menthol
ephedrinesedatives
Drugs that calm
barbiturates · depressants · benzodiazepines · phenobarbital · diazepam
ephedrinebeta-blockers
Heart rate reducers
metoprolol · atenolol · antihypertensives · alpha-blockers · vasodilators