Chemicals and Drugs

Belladonna Alkaloids

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.

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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.

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  • Alkaloids, Belladonna

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

76(75); was see under BELLADONNA 1975-76, was see under TROPANES 1969-74

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  • Belladonna (1968-1974)
  • Tropanes (1968-1974)

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  1. D03w.132w.760.180
  2. D03w.132w.889.180

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Belladonna Alkaloids. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001533. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001533
  2. Belladonna Alkaloids. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67390182