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What is the percentage concentration of ephedrine $\mathrm{HCl}$ required to make an isotonic solution?
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An isotonic solution has the same osmotic pressure as another solution, typically body fluids like blood or tears. This means that the solution should have the same concentration of solute particles as the body fluids to prevent cell shrinkage or swelling. Show more…
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