Reserpine

An alkaloid (of Rauwolfia serpentina) used to treat hypertension and formerly used to treat psychosis and other psychiatric disorders.


A major tranquilizer.


A drug that has catecholamine-depleting activity with respect to the adrenal chromaffin cells.


A drug extracted from rauwolfia and used to lower high blood pressure and, occasionally, to relieve anxiety. It is administered by mouth or injection; side-effects often include mental depression, nasal congestion, and digestive upsets.


An alkaloid extracted from the Rauwolfia serpentina plant, employed as a tranquilizer.


 


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