noun
- Plural of ephedrin; alkaloid compounds derived from ephedra plants, used in decongestants and stimulants.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; often used in the form 'ephedrine' in modern English
Examples
- The medication contained ephedrins as its active ingredient.
- Ephedrins were commonly used in over-the-counter cold remedies.
- The pharmaceutical company extracted ephedrins from ephedra plants.
- Some athletes were banned for using supplements containing ephedrins.
- Ephedrins act as bronchodilators and nasal decongestants.