scopolamine

noun

sco·pol·amine | \ skō-ˈpä-lə-ˌmēn

, -mən\

Definition of scopolamine

: a poisonous alkaloid C₁₇H₂₁NO₄ similar to atropine that is found in various solanaceous plants and is used for its anticholinergic effects (such as preventing nausea in motion sickness and inducing mydriasis)

— called also hyoscine

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Drugs like scopolamine, while useful, also have serious side effects, particularly drowsiness. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "A New Electronic Device Could Cure the Military's Big Motion Sickness Problem," 22 Nov. 2018 An autopsy of her body revealed large amounts of scopolamine, an anti-nausea medication that can also be used to incapacitate someone. — Liz Brody, Glamour, "How Cryptocurrency May Be Harmful to Women—on the Dark Web and Beyond," 7 May 2018 Authorities allegedly uncovered evidence on Allwine’s sophisticated computer equipment and cellphones of inquiries into the use of bitcoins and the purchase of scopolamine. — Scott Wente, Twin Cities, "Cottage Grove man indicted in alleged intricate plot to murder wife," 24 Mar. 2017

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scopolamine

noun

sco·pol·amine | \ skō-ˈpäl-ə-ˌmēn, -mən

Medical Definition of scopolamine

: a poisonous alkaloid C₁₇H₂₁NO₄ similar to atropine that is found in various solanaceous plants (as jimsonweed) and is used chiefly in the form of its hydrated hydrobromide C₁₇H₂₁NO₄·HBr·3H₂O for its anticholinergic effects (as preventing nausea in motion sickness and inducing mydriasis)

— called also hyoscine