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Belladonna Alkaloids

Medical Definition: Alkaloids obtained from various plants, especially the deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna), variety acuminata; atropine, hyoscyamine and scopolamine are classical, specific antimuscarinic agents with many pharmacologic actions; used mainly as antispasmodics.
Previously Indexed: Belladonna (1968-1974),Tropanes (1968-1974)
Belladonna Alkaloids Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Atropine - An alkaloid, originally from Atropa belladonna, but found in other plants, mainly SOLANACEAE.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Scopolamine - An alkaloid from Solanaceae, especially Datura metel L. and Scopola carniolica. Scopolamine and its quaternary derivatives act as antimuscarinics like atropine, but may have more central nervous system effects. Among the many uses are as an anesthetic premedication, in urinary incontinence, in motion sickness, as an antispasmodic, and as a mydriatic and cycloplegic.

Belladonna Alkaloids Medical Definitions and Terms

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