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Record 1 2012-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
DEF

An alkaloid obtained from Atropa belladonna with anticholinergic activity.

OBS

It is used systemically to produce relaxation of smooth muscles in various organs, and is given locally in the eye to dilate the pupil and paralyze the ciliary muscle for accommodation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
DEF

Alcaloïde de la belladonna ayant une action anticholinergique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
DEF

Fármaco anticolinérgico que inhibe la la función del parasimpático que se caracteriza por no presentar carga eléctrica.

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