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Platyphylline |
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Platyphylline
a cholinolytic agent; an alkaloid present in the flat-leaved Senecio platyphylloides and the rhomboid-leaved Senecio platyphyllus. Platyphylline is similar to atropine in pharmacological action. It is used in the form of a powder or solution to treat bronchial asthma, muscle spasms of the abdominal organs, and vascular spasms. Platyphylline is also used to dilate the pupils. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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