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Rhoeadine

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Rhoeadine
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Names
Other names
Rheadine; Rhoeadin
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
UNII
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
Properties
Chemical formula
C21H21NO6
Molar mass 383.400 g·mol−1
Density 1.45 g/cm³
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Rhoeadine (rheadine) is an alkaloid derived from the flowers of the corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). It has been studied for its potential use in the treatment of morphine dependence.[1]

Toxicity

5 different patients were admitted to ER after being intoxicated with corn poppy. Symptoms of intoxication include nausea, vomiting, confusion, seizures, myosis and arrhythmia.[2]

References

  1. ^ Shams, J.; Sahraei, H.; Faghih-Monzavi, Z.; Salimi, SH; Fatemi, SM; Pourmatabbed, A.; Ghoshooni, H.; Kamalinejad, M. (2008). "Effects of Papaver rhoeas Extract on the Tolerance Development to Analgesic Effects of Morphine in Mice". Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 7 (2). doi:10.22037/ijpr.2010.757.
  2. ^ "Intoxication due to Papaver rhoeas (Corn Poppy): Five Case Reports".
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