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 |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
