atropine
Noun
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A poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family;
Used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil;
Also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides (synset 102757761)is a type of:- antidote, counterpoison - a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
- antispasmodic, antispasmodic agent, spasmolytic - a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)
- mydriatic, mydriatic drug - a drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate; used to aid eye examinations
- alkaloid - natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants
- poison, poisonous substance, toxicant - any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
subtypes: belladonna - an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna plant that is used medicinally
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