methscopolamine

noun

meth·sco·pol·amine ˌmeth-skō-ˈpäl-ə-ˌmēn

-mən

: an anticholinergic quaternary ammonium derivative of scopolamine that is usually used in the form of its bromide C₁₈H₂₄BrNO₄ for its inhibitory effect on gastric secretion and gastrointestinal motility especially in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastric disorders see pamine

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“Methscopolamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/methscopolamine. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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