SCOPOLAMINE
\skəpˈɒlɐmˌiːn], \skəpˈɒlɐmˌiːn], \s_k_ə_p_ˈɒ_l_ɐ_m_ˌiː_n]\
Definitions of SCOPOLAMINE
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an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures; "transdermal scopolamine is used to treat motion sickness"; "someone sedated with scopolamine has difficulty lying"
By Princeton University
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an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures; "transdermal scopolamine is used to treat motion sickness"; "someone sedated with scopolamine has difficulty lying"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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