Strychnine
Strychnine is extremely poisonous alkaloid obtained chiefly from the seeds of Strychnos nux vomica and other species of Strychnos. Strychnine is used in the investigation of mode of action of anticonvulsant drugs.
Primary Characteristics
It is of Natural origin.
Molecular Weight: 334.42 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 6420 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 136 · Non-proprietary name: Strychinine.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Strychnine is also indicated for secondary conditions like Bronchial asthma, Constipation, Diabetes mellitus, Diarrhoea, Non-ketonic hyperglycenaemia, Opthalmic disease, Pain, Urinary tract disorder.
Contraindications
Strychnine is contraindicated in conditions like Excessive reflex irritability, Acute inflammatory conditions of the spinal cord.
Dosage
None recorded.
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Strychnine in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Tremors , Severe spasm.
Strychnine produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Respiratory arrest, Painful convulsions. Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.
Strychnine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Stiffiness of face and legs, Twitching.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
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Multi-Ingredient Combinations
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.27 — Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances
Manufacturers
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