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Preferred term

Ipecac  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A syrup made from the dried rhizomes of two different species, CEPHAELIS ipecacuanha and C. acuminata. They contain EMETINE, cephaeline, psychotrine and other ISOQUINOLINES. Ipecac syrup is used widely as an emetic acting both locally on the gastric mucosa and centrally on the chemoreceptor trigger zone.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 8012-96-2
  • Ipecac (Syrup)
  • Syrup of Ipecac

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • French

  • 8012-96-2
  • Ipéca
  • Ipecac
  • Sirop d'ipéca

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DW6CGGK7-7

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