Tropane alkaloids

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 27.01.2023

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Alkaloid group to which atropine, scopolamine and hyoscyamine belong These are esters of tropanal with different types of atropine, scopolamine and hyoscyamine. Acids. The substances are absorbed very quickly through the mucous membranes and are systemically effective.

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Natural occurrence in: Atropa bella-donna, Hyoscyamus niger, Mandragora officinarum, Datura, Lycium barbarum.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Roth L et al (1984) Scopolamine. In: Roth L et al. (Eds) Poisonous plants, plant toxins. Nikol Publishing Company Hamburg p.921

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Last updated on: 27.01.2023

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer