Definition of Noscapine

1. Noun. (biochemistry) A benzylisoquinoline alkaloid obtained from plants of the ''Papaveraceae'' family, primarily used for its antitussive effects. ¹

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Medical Definition of Noscapine

1. A naturally occurring opium alkaloid that is a centrally acting antitussive agent. Pharmacological action: antitussive agents. Chemical name: 1(3H)-Isobenzofuranone, 6,7-dimethoxy-3-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3-dioxolo(4,5-g)isoquinolin-5-yl)-, (S-(R*,S*))- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Noscapine

northwests
northwestward
northwestwardly
northwestwards
northwind
nortriptyline
nortriptyline hydrochloride
nortriptylines
nortropane
nortropanes
nortryptyline
norvaline
norward
norwards
norwegium
noscapine (current term)
noscitur a sociis
nose
nose-bag
nose-bags
nose-bridge-lid reflex
nose-candy
nose-eye reflex
nose-pick
nose-picked
nose-picker
nose-pickers
nose-picking
nose-picks
nose bag

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