Emetine
The principal alkaloid of ipecac, from the ground roots of Uragoga (or Cephaelis) ipecacuanha or U. acuminata, of the Rubiaceae. It is used as an amebicide in many different preparations and may cause serious cardiac, hepatic, or renal damage and violent diarrhea and vomiting. Emetine inhibits protein synthesis in EUKARYOTIC CELLS but not PROKARYOTIC CELLS.
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Tree Number(s): D03.132.316, D03.633.100.531.321
MeSH Unique ID: D004640
Registry Number: X8D5EPO80M
Entry Terms:
- Ipecine
- Methylcephaeline
- Emetine Hydrochloride
- Hydrochloride, Emetine
- Emetine Dihydrochloride
- Dihydrochloride, Emetine
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