Ephedrine levulinate is an alkaloid. Ephedrine acts as an agonist at alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors and indirectly causes the release of norepinephrine from sympathetic neurons.
N-Nitroso sarcosine is a carcinogen and nitrosation product of sarcosine that has been found in cured meat products.1,2In vivo, N-nitroso sarcosine (225 mg kg) induces the formation of metastatic liver carcinomas in mice.2 1.Janzowski, C., Eisenbrand, G., and Preussmann, R.Occurrence of N-nitrosamino acids in cured meat products and their efffect on formation of N-nitrosamines during heatingFood Cosmet. Toxicol.16(4)343-348(1978) 2.Wogan, G.N., Paglialunga, S., Archer, M.C., et al.Carcinogenicity of nitrosation products of ephedrine, sarcosine, folic acid, and creatinineCancer Res.35(8)1981-1984(1975)
Dioxethedrin HCl is the ephedrine derivative. It is the beta-adrenergic agonist. As a bronchodilator and sympathomimetic agent is was used in antitussive syrup Bexol.