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Heterocyclic Compounds > Alkaloids > Tropanes > Scopolamine Derivatives > Scopolamine
... > Organic Chemicals > Aza Compounds > Azabicyclo Compounds > Tropanes > Scopolamine Derivatives > Scopolamine
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Bridged-Ring > Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic > Azabicyclo Compounds > Tropanes > Scopolamine Derivatives > Scopolamine
Heterocyclic Compounds > Alkaloids > Tropanes > Belladonna Alkaloids > Scopolamine
... > Organic Chemicals > Aza Compounds > Azabicyclo Compounds > Tropanes > Belladonna Alkaloids > Scopolamine
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Bridged-Ring > Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic > Azabicyclo Compounds > Tropanes > Belladonna Alkaloids > Scopolamine
Heterocyclic Compounds > Alkaloids > Solanaceous Alkaloids > Belladonna Alkaloids > Scopolamine

Preferred term

Scopolamine  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Hyoscine

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2019 (1966)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012601

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