word
Scopolamine
SKAW-puh-luh-meen
/ˈskɔːpʌlʌˌmiːn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
scopolamine
Dictionary meaning
An alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures.
Examples
- Transdermal scopolamine is used to treat motion sickness.
Synonyms: hyoscine
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