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Cevanes

Medical Definition:	Structurally-related alkaloids that contain the cevane carbon backbone.
Previously Indexed:	Veratrum (1966-1968)

Cevanes Categories.

	Germine Acetates - Germine derivatives acetylated on any one or more of the hydroxy groups. These compounds are present in many polyester alkaloids which occur in Veratrum and Zygadenus species. They are used as antihypertensive agents, and in some cases, exhibit curare-like activity.
	Protoveratrines - Mixtures of closely related hypotensive alkaloids from Veratrum album (Liliaceae). They have been used in the treatment of hypertension but have largely been replaced by drugs with fewer adverse effects.
	Veratrine

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