5 Questions
Which plant is the source of the drug containing Hyoscyamine?
Hyoscyamus
What is the major alkaloid found in Hyoscyamus herb?
Hyoscine
Which family does Hyoscyamus belong to?
Solanaceae
What is the pharmacological action of the drug derived from Hyoscyamus?
Parasympatholytic
Which herb contains alkaloids with Tropane nucleus?
Mentha
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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