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Hyoscyamine (Noun)

Meaning

A poisonous crystalline alkaloid (isometric with atropine but more potent); used to treat excess motility of the gastrointestinal tract.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • Hyoscyamine is a medication that helps to relax the muscles in the stomach and intestines, reducing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
  • The doctor prescribed hyoscyamine to treat the patient's sudden attack of spasmodic colitis.
  • Hyoscyamine, an anticholinergic agent, is used to alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of gastrointestinal hypermotility.
  • Pharmacists must handle hyoscyamine with caution due to its highly potent and potentially toxic properties.
  • The herbal supplement containing hyoscyamine was ineffective in treating the patient's gastrointestinal issues, prompting the doctor to prescribe a conventional medication instead.

Hypernyms

  • Toxicant
  • Poisonous Substance
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