Pharmacognosy- ANTI-DYSENTERIC

ANTI-DYSENTERIC
Definition
● Dysentery is an infection of the intestines that causes diarrhoea containing blood or mucus.
● Antidysenterics are the drugs used for treatment of dysentery.
Examples:
● Ipecacuanha

1. CHAPTER – V ANTI-DYSENTERIC

M.NITHYA B.PHARM, LECTURER, ECOP. 1
ANTI-DYSENTERIC
Definition
● Dysentery is an infection of the intestines that causes diarrhoea containing blood or mucus.
● Antidysenterics are the drugs used for treatment of dysentery.
Examples:
● Ipecacuanha



Ipecacuanha

2. CHAPTER – V ANTI-DYSENTERIC

M.NITHYA B.PHARM, LECTURER, ECOP. 2

Drug name


Synonyms

Biological Source

Family

Chemical
Constituents


Uses
Ipecacuanha
Isoquinoline
Alkaloids

Ipecac

It consists of the
dried roots and the
rhizomes of
Cephaelis
ipecacuanha

Rubiaceae

Emetine
Cephaeline
Ipecacuanhic
acid
Starch


1. Antidysentry
2. Expectorant
3. The drug of choice to
induce vomitting.
4. Anti-tumour
5. Amoebicidal