Efedrine
A CNS stimulant, quite divine.
Used during anesthesia, to keep us awake,
Preventing low blood pressure, for goodness sake.
But for obesity, it's not so neat.
Nasal congestion, it's unclear if it helps,
But for other conditions, it surely excels.
Its effects, oh what a connection.
Fast onset with IV, in just a blink,
Muscle injection, 20 minutes to think.
Headache and hallucinations, what a surprise.
High blood pressure and fast heart rate,
Loss of appetite, oh what a fate.
Pregnant women, its use is not so free.
Breastfeeding moms, it's not recommended,
Ephedrine's effects, they must be comprehended.
First isolated in 1885, we're told.
On the WHO's list, it's essential indeed,
Generic and available, for those in need.
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