Ephedrine

BP↑,HR↑

BP↓,ephedrine↓

BP↑ / hyp.↓

Fetal HR↑

Nasal congestion improvement

Symptom relief +45 min

Clearance: congestion↓ airflow↑

Clearance: resistance↓ patency↑

Clearance: fast onset

More weight loss

Fat/lean shifts

~+3.4 kg

Thermogenesis +3.6%

Weight loss −5.3 kg

Fat loss −9.6%

Less sedation, alertness up

BIS up, alertness lighter

Weight loss +3.4 kg

Metabolic rate +10.7%

Body fat -6%

Less sedation, -

More energy use +

Better performance +2%

Delayed emptying +80.9%

More weight loss +3.4 kg

Improved satiety

Less sleepiness

Sedation -7%

No MAP change

Faster intubation, +39%

More hemodynamic load

Better performance, no gastric effect

Less sedation, better focus

+10 min, sharper attention