Reserpine: meaning, definitions and examples

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reserpine

 

[ rษชหˆzษœหrpiหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medicine usage

Reserpine is a medication that has been used primarily to treat high blood pressure and certain mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia. It works by affecting certain chemicals in the brain to help maintain a proper balance of neurotransmitters. Reserpine is derived from the root of the Rauwolfia serpentina plant, which has been utilized in traditional medicine. Due to its side effects and the development of newer drugs, its use has declined in modern medicine but it remains an important historical treatment.

Synonyms

Rauwolfia serpentina, Serpasil

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed reserpine to manage her hypertension.
  • Though effective, reserpine may cause drowsiness as a side effect.
  • Reserpine was one of the first medications used for treating schizophrenia.

Translations

Translations of the word "reserpine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reserpina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคธเฅ‡เคฐเคชเคพเค‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reserpin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ reserpin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตัะตั€ะฟั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rezerpina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใ‚ปใƒซใƒ”ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉserpine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reserpina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rezerpin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ ˆ์„ธ๋ฅดํ•€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠุณูŠุฑุจูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rezerpin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rezerpรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆฉ่ก€ๅนณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rezerpin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reserpin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตัะตั€ะฟะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒžแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reserpin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reserpina

Etymology

Reserpine is derived from the roots of the plant Rauwolfia serpentina, a species native to Southeast Asia and India. The active compound was isolated in the late 1950s and gained popularity as a treatment for hypertension and psychotic disorders. Its mechanism, primarily as a monoamine antagonist, was groundbreaking at the time, as it was one of the first psychotropic agents that acted directly on the brain's neurotransmitter systems. The name 'reserpine' is derived from both the plant's name and the specific chemical processes involved in its extraction. Over the years, extensive clinical studies were conducted to understand its efficacy and side effects, which paved the way for the development of modern antihypertensive and antipsychotic medications. Due to the advent of newer pharmaceuticals with fewer side effects, the use of reserpine has declined significantly but it remains a crucial part of the pharmaceutical history.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,115, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.