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Scopolamine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An alkaloid from SOLANACEAE, especially DATURA and SCOPOLIA. Scopolamine and its quaternary derivatives act as antimuscarinics like ATROPINE, but may have more central nervous system effects. Its many uses include an anesthetic premedication, the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE and MOTION SICKNESS, an antispasmodic, and a mydriatic and cycloplegic.

Entry terms

  • 451IFR0GXB
  • DL48G20X8X
  • Hyoscine

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FGPXL1VH-G

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