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Record 1 2010-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
57-47-6
CAS number
C15H21O2N3
formula, see observation
DEF

An alkaloid, ... used in the treatment of alzheimer's disease to raise the level of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and also as a miotic in glaucoma.

OBS

Active ingredient sold under the name Antilirium (a systemic drug).

OBS

Chemical formula: C15H21O2N3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
57-47-6
CAS number
C15H21O2N3
formula, see observation
CONT

Alcaloïde de la fève de Calabar, Physostigma venenosum, extrêmement toxique, inhibiteur de la cholinestérase.

OBS

Principe actif commercialisé sous le nom Antilirium (médicament à action générale).

OBS

Formule chimique :C15H21O2N3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
57-47-6
CAS number
C15H21O2N3
formula, see observation
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