pilocarpine

Noun

Meaning

An alkaloid extracted from jaborandi (Pilocarpus pennatifolius) as a white amorphous or crystalline substance which has a peculiar effect on the vasomotor system.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

atropine physostigmine scopolamine neostigmine memantine pyridostigmine donepezil ipratropium rivastigmine carbachol ecothiopate edrophonium echothiophate glycopyrrolate galantamine

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Hypernyms

alkaloid

Examples

Prescription drugs are also available that help to stimulate salivary flow, such as cevimeline (Evoxac) and pilocarpine. Source: Internet

Sweat testing involves application of a medication that stimulates sweating ( pilocarpine ). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pilobolaceous pilocarpidine pilocarpin piloceratid pilocereine pilocyte