Henbane Flashcards
1
Q
Henbane Latin
A
Hyoscyamus niger
2
Q
Hyoscyamus niger
A
Henbane
3
Q
Henbane Family
A
Solanaceae
4
Q
Henbane Parts used
A
Semen. Folia
5
Q
Schedule 20 or Restricted
A
Schedule 20
6
Q
Internal or External
A
Internal
7
Q
Henbane Key Actions
A
Antispasmodic, anticholinergic, diuretic, bronchodilator
8
Q
Henbane Key Indications
A
Urinary Spasm, i.e cystitis and incontinence. Whooping cough, ibs, and GIT spasms. Sedative for vertigo & meniere’s disease.
9
Q
Cautions/Contra’s
A
Preg/Lac/Chil, can increase the anticholinergic action of other drugs, i.e. antihistamines and cardiac drugs.
10
Q
Signs of toxicity of henbane?
A
Feverish, dry mouth, flushing, delerium.
11
Q
Key Chemistry
A
Tropane Alkaloids inc hyoscyamine, atropine and scopolamine.
12
Q
Dosage MWD
A
1:10 21ml
13
Q
Hint
A
10,21
