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Which plant is the source of the drug containing Hyoscyamine?
Which plant is the source of the drug containing Hyoscyamine?
What is the major alkaloid found in Hyoscyamus herb?
What is the major alkaloid found in Hyoscyamus herb?
Which family does Hyoscyamus belong to?
Which family does Hyoscyamus belong to?
What is the pharmacological action of the drug derived from Hyoscyamus?
What is the pharmacological action of the drug derived from Hyoscyamus?
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Which herb contains alkaloids with Tropane nucleus?
Which herb contains alkaloids with Tropane nucleus?
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Study Notes
Hyoscyamus Plant
- The source of the drug containing Hyoscyamine is the Hyoscyamus plant.
Chemical Composition
- The major alkaloid found in Hyoscyamus herb is Hyoscyamine.
Taxonomy
- Hyoscyamus belongs to the Solanaceae family.
Pharmacology
- The pharmacological action of the drug derived from Hyoscyamus is due to its anticholinergic properties.
Chemical Structure
- Hyoscyamus herb contains alkaloids with a Tropane nucleus.
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Test your knowledge of pharmacognosy with this quiz on the Pharmacognosy Department Faculty of Pharmacy at Cairo University. Explore topics such as alkaloids, volatile oils, and herbs containing alkaloids. Challenge yourself with questions on botanical origins, including Hyoscyamus, Catharanthus, Passiflora, and more.
