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A semisynthetic alkaloid prepared from hydrastine; the hydrochloride has been used in uterine haemorrhage and as an oxytocic; in large doses, it is a powerful depressant of the entire motor tract (motor cortex, nerve, and muscle).
(05 Mar 2000)
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