Alpha-Narcotine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
| Trade Name | Alpha-Narcotine |
| Generic | Noscapine |
| Noscapine Other Names | alpha-Narcotine, Noscapina, Noscapine, Noscapinum |
| Type | |
| Formula | C22H23NO7 |
| Weight | Average: 413.4205 Monoisotopic: 413.147452095 |
| Groups | Approved, Investigational |
| Therapeutic Class | |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Alpha-Narcotine is a non-sedating isoquinoline alkaloid used primarily for its antitussive properties.
Investigated for use/treatment in lymphoma (non-hodgkin's), leukemia (lymphoid), cancer/tumors (unspecified), and multiple myeloma.
Alpha-Narcotine is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Common Cold, Cough, Respiratory Diseases, Airway secretion clearance therapy
How Alpha-Narcotine works
Alpha-Narcotine's antitussive effects appear to be primarily mediated by its sigma receptor agonist activity. Evidence for this mechanism is suggested by experimental evidence in rats. Pretreatment with rimcazole, a sigma specific antagonist, causes a dose-dependent reduction in antitussive activity of noscapine.
