RESERPINE
\ɹɪsˈɜːpa͡ɪn], \ɹɪsˈɜːpaɪn], \ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈɜː_p_aɪ_n]\
Definitions of RESERPINE
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antihypertensive consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Raudixin or Rau-Sed or Sandril or Serpasil)
By Princeton University
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antihypertensive consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Raudixin or Rau-Sed or Sandril or Serpasil)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An alkaloid found in the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina and R. vomitoria. Reserpine inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine into storage vesicles resulting in depletion of catecholamines and serotonin from central and peripheral axon terminals. It has been used as an antihypertensive and an antipsychotic as well as a research tool, but its adverse effects limit its clinical use.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd