noscapine

noscapine
An isoquinoline alkaloid, occurring in opium, with papaverine-like action on smooth muscle; suppresses the cough reflex and is used as an antitussive; it appears to be without addiction liability. SYN: l-α-narcotine, opianine.

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nos·ca·pine (nosґkə-pēn) an alkaloid of opium used as an antitussive, administered orally.

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