Arecoline Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

An alkaloid obtained from the betel nut (Areca catechu), fruit of a palm tree. It is an agonist at both muscarinic and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. It is used in the form of various salts as a ganglionic stimulant, a parasympathomimetic, and a vermifuge, especially in veterinary practice. It has been used as a euphoriant in the Pacific Islands.

Trade Name Arecoline
Generic Arecoline
Type
Formula C8H13NO2
Weight Average: 155.1943
Monoisotopic: 155.094628665
Groups Experimental
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

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