Anisodamine

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Anisodamine

Anisodamine (pronounced: an-iso-da-mine), also known as 654-2, is a tropane alkaloid that is derived from various plants in the family Solanaceae. It is a non-selective antagonist of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, which are found in the autonomic nervous system.

Etymology

The term "Anisodamine" is derived from the Greek words "aniso" meaning unequal and "damin" meaning to subdue or tame. This is in reference to the compound's ability to affect various systems in the body in different ways.

Pharmacology

Anisodamine has been used in the treatment of various conditions such as gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and septic shock. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects.

Related Terms

  • Atropine: A closely related tropane alkaloid that is also a muscarinic antagonist.
  • Scopolamine: Another related tropane alkaloid with similar effects.
  • Hyoscyamine: A tropane alkaloid that is a major component of the plant Datura stramonium, from which Anisodamine is derived.

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