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Which plant is the source of the drug containing Hyoscyamine?

Hyoscyamus (correct)
Ephedra
Mentha
Catharanthus

What is the major alkaloid found in Hyoscyamus herb?

Atropine
Catharanthine
Menthol
Hyoscine (correct)

Which family does Hyoscyamus belong to?

Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Ranunculaceae
Solanaceae (correct)

What is the pharmacological action of the drug derived from Hyoscyamus?

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Which herb contains alkaloids with Tropane nucleus?

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Source of Hyoscyamine

Hyoscyamus is the plant source of the drug containing Hyoscyamine.

Major alkaloid in Hyoscyamus

The major alkaloid found in Hyoscyamus herb is Hyoscine.

Family of Hyoscyamus

Hyoscyamus belongs to the Solanaceae family.

Pharmacological action of Hyoscyamus

The drug derived from Hyoscyamus has a parasympatholytic action.

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Herb with Tropane nucleus

Mentha contains alkaloids with a 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.