Alkaloids Flashcards
1
Q
Alkaloids (Ergotamine) are?
A
Tryptophan derived metabolites
2
Q
Most famous Ergotamine?
A
Claviceps purpurea
3
Q
Ergotamine is a pathogen of?
A
Rye, wheat and other crops
4
Q
What is Ergotamine similar to?
A
Neurotransmitters (serotonin, epinephrine)
5
Q
Ergotamine ingestion leads to?
A
Convulsion, vasoconstriction, hallucination
6
Q
Because ergotamines vasoconstriction effect was first used?
A
To stop haemorrhage after birth but they instead sped up labour and promote abortion
7
Q
Since ergotamine narrow blood vessels in brain they are also used against?
A
Migraines
