ipecac syrup

ipecac syrup
a preparation containing ipecac in a syrupy medium, used as an emetic. Also called syrup of ipecac.

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  • ipecac syrup — n an emetic and expectorant liquid preparation that is widely used to induce vomiting in accidental poisoning, that contains the alkaloids emetine and cephaeline, and that is prepared by extracting the ether soluble alkaloids from powdered ipecac …   Medical dictionary

  • ipecac syrup — Pharm. a preparation containing ipecac in a syrupy medium, used as an emetic. Also called syrup of ipecac …   Useful english dictionary

  • Syrup of ipecac — commonly referred to as simply Ipecac is derived from the dried rhizome and roots of the ipecacuanha plant and is a well known emetic (substance used to induce vomiting). Mechanism of action The actions of Ipecac are mainly those of its major… …   Wikipedia

  • syrup of ipecac — n IPECAC SYRUP …   Medical dictionary

  • Ipecac — A naturally occurring substance with multiple properties including the ability to cause vomiting (emesis). Ipecac is derived from dried roots of a bush called Uragoga ipecacuanha that is native to Brazil. In the past, a sizable proportion of… …   Medical dictionary

  • syrup of ipecac — Pharm. See ipecac syrup. * * * …   Universalium

  • syrup of ipecac — Pharm. See ipecac syrup …   Useful english dictionary

  • Ipecac — may refer to:* Syrup of ipecac, an emetic substance, used to induce vomiting * Ipecac Recordings, an independent record label founded by Mike Patton and Greg Werckman …   Wikipedia

  • Ipecac Recordings — Infobox record label name = Ipecac Recordings image bg = white parent = founded = April 1, 1999 founder = Mike Patton Greg Werckman defunct = distributor = Southern Records genre = Various country = United States location = Orinda, California url …   Wikipedia

  • syrup — 1. Refined molasses; the uncrystallizable saccharine solution left after the refining of sugar. 2. Any sweet fluid; a solution of sugar in water in any proportion. 3. A liquid preparation of medicinal or flavoring substances in a concentrated …   Medical dictionary

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