Common name

IUPAC name

(1R,2S)-2-(methylamino)-1-phenylpropan-1-ol

SMILES

CN[C@@H](C)[C@H](O)C1=CC=CC=C1

Compound class

Vasoconstrictor Agents; Adrenergic Agents; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Sympathomimetics; Respiratory System; Ophthalmologicals; Sensory Organs; Drugs for Obstructive Airway Diseases; Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones; Alimentary Tract and Metabolism; Nasal Preparations; Cardiovascular System; Centrally Acting Antiobesity Products; Antiobesity Preparations, Excl. Diet Products; Cardiac Therapy; Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents; Cardiac Stimulants Excl. Cardiac Glycosides; Adrenergics for Systemic Use; Sympathomimetics, Plain; Sympathomimetics Excl. Antiglaucoma Preparations; Mydriatics and Cycloplegics; Alpha- and Beta-Adrenoreceptor Agonists; Urological Agents;

Therapeutic area

Ephedrine commonly used as a stimulant, appetite suppressant, concentration aid, decongestant, and to treat hypotension associated with anaesthesia.