(+)-EPHEDRINE AS A SYMPATHOMIMETIC DRUG

摘要

A pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of (+)-ephedrine and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the composition is substantially free of (-)-ephedrine. The pharmaceutical composition in useful as a decongestant, appetite suppressant, and for treating other conditions often treated with sympathomimetic drugs. The (+)-ephedrine used in the present compositions and methods is substantially free of (-)-ephedrine, and of the adverse side effects associated with administration of (-)-ephedrine.