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How does ephedrine hydrochloride act on adrenergic receptors and noradrenaline release?

Name: How does ephedrine hydrochloride act on adrenergic receptors and noradrenaline release?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:47:21.307Z

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Ephedrine hydrochloride acts directly on alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors and indirectly by increasing noradrenaline release from sympathetic nerve endings.

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Ephedrine Hydrochloride 3 mg/ml Solution for Injection in Pre-filled SyringeAguettant Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 4Document updated 21 September 2023

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