<chemical> A cholinesterase inhibitor. It has been used to reverse the muscular effects of gallamine and tubocurarine and has been studied as a treatment for alzheimer's disease and other central nervous system disorders. ... Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, nootropic agents, parasympathomimetic. ... Chemical name: Galanthami...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: gă-lan′thă-mēn Definitions: 1. An alkaloid derived from Caucasian snowdrops (a white flower of early spring) Galanthus woronowii (family Amaryllidaceae); from Narcissus spp. An alkaloid with anticholinesterase properties; enjoys use in Eastern Europe.
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