24 Questions
Which family does Opium belong to?
Papaveraceae
What is the primary medical use of Opium and morphine?
Relieve pain
What is a contraindication for using Opium?
Acute or severe asthma
What alkaloids should Ergot yield according to the text?
Ergotoxine and water-soluble alkaloids
What is the mild sedative found in Opium used for cough mixtures?
Codeine
What is the use of Poppy capsules mentioned in the text?
Anodyne and emollient
What are the properties of alkaloids?
Colourless, crystalline, basic, have a ring structure
How are alkaloids mainly extracted?
With water or aqueous alcohol containing dilute acid
What color change is observed during Dragendorff's Test?
Formation of orangish red color
Which reagent is used in Mayer's Test for alkaloids?
Potassium mercuric iodide
Where is opium obtained from?
Unripe capsules of Papaver somniferum Linn
What is the basis for the extraction of alkaloids?
Solubility profiles
What is the main characteristic of alkaloids?
They contain nitrogen
How many different alkaloids have been discovered in species from over 300 plant families?
More than 10,000
What is the main use of Ergot?
To stimulate uterine muscles during delivery
What distinguishes alkaloids as a class of compounds?
They have complex ring structures and contain nitrogen
Which component of Ergot is soluble in water or dilute alcohol?
Ergometrine (ergonovine)
In which category are alkaloids mainly divided based on their chemical structure?
Heterocyclic and homocyclic rings
What is the specific use of Physostigma?
Dilation of the pupil
What is the pharmacological effect of alkaloids on humans and animals?
Immobilizing large animals like elephants
Which substance from Ergot is used for the treatment of migraines?
Ergotamine
Apart from immobilizing large animals, what other important clinical uses do alkaloids have?
Pain relief, antimalarial, antispasmodic, hypertension treatment, mental disorders, tumor treatment
How does Ergometrine differ from ergotoxine and ergotamine in terms of effect?
Ergometrine is oxytocic while the others have different actions
What is the family to which Physostigma venenosum belongs?
Leguminosae (Papilionaceae)
Test your knowledge on the uses of opium and morphine. Learn about their narcotic, analgesic, and sedative properties, and how they are used to treat pain, diarrhea, dysentery, and cough. Explore the medicinal benefits of poppy capsules and codeine as well.
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