| scopolamine | <chemical> 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 anaesthetic premedication, in urinary incontinence, in motion sickness, as an antispasmodic, and as a mydriatic and cycloplegic. Pharmacological action: anaesthesia adjuvants, antiemetics, muscarinic antagonists, mydriatics, parasympatholytics. Chemical name: Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-(hydroxymethyl)-, 9-methyl-3-oxa-9-azatricyclo(3.3.1.02,4)non-7-yl ester, (7(S)-(1alpha,2beta,4beta,5alpha,7beta))- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| scopolamine derivatives | Analogs or derivatives of scopolamine. (12 Dec 1998) |
| scopolamine hydrobromide | Anticholinergic action is similar to that of atropine. Synonym: hyoscine hydrobromide. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scopolamine methylbromide | A quaternary ammonium derivative of scopolamine; used when spasmolytic or antisecretory effects are desired. (05 Mar 2000) |