IPECAC Chemische Eigenschaften,Einsatz,Produktion Methoden
Verwenden
Medicine (emetic), production of emetine.
Indications
Ipecac syrup is prepared from the dried rhizome and
roots of Cephaelis ipecacuanha or Cephaelis acuminata,
plants from Brazil and Central America that have the
alkaloid emetine as their active principal ingredient. It
acts directly on the CTZ and also indirectly by irritating
the gastric mucosa.
Hazard
Contains emetine, a toxic alkaloid.
Mechanism of action
Ipecac is cardiotoxic if absorbed and
can cause cardiac conduction disturbances, atrial fibrillation,
or fatal myocarditis. If emesis does not occur,
gastric lavage using a nasogastric tube must be performed.
IPECAC Upstream-Materialien And Downstream Produkte
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