Rhoeadine
Rhoeadine (rheadine) is an alkaloid derived from the flowers of the corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). It has been studied for its potential use in the treatment of morphine dependence.[1]
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Rheadine; Rhoeadin | |
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Molar mass | 383.400 g·mol−1 |
Density | 1.45 g/cm³ |
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Toxicity
5 different patients were admitted to ER after being intoxicated with corn poppy. Symptoms of intoxication include nausea, vomiting, confusion, seizures, myosis and arrhythmia.[2]
References
- Shams, J.; Sahraei, H.; Faghih-Monzavi, Z.; Salimi, SH; Fatemi, SM; Pourmatabbed, A.; Ghoshooni, H.; Kamalinejad, M. (2008). "Effects of Papaver rhoeas Extract on the Tolerance Development to Analgesic Effects of Morphine in Mice". Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 7 (2). doi:10.22037/ijpr.2010.757.
- "Intoxication due to Papaver rhoeas (Corn Poppy): Five Case Reports".
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