Scopolamine (Noun)
Meaning
An alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures; "transdermal scopolamine is used to treat motion sickness"; "someone sedated with scopolamine has difficulty lying".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The victim reported being sedated with scopolamine and manipulated into withdrawing money from her account.
- A transdermal patch containing scopolamine can be applied behind the ear to relieve the symptoms of motion sickness.
- During the ophthalmic surgery, the surgeon applied scopolamine to the eye to dilate the pupils for a clear view of the retina.
- Scopolamine patches must be used with caution, as they can cause side effects such as dizziness and blurred vision in some individuals.
- In many cases, people sedated with scopolamine often have inconsistent testimonies due to their diminished capacity for truthful recall.