laudanine (Meaning)
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laudanine (n.)
A white organic base, resembling morphine, and obtained from certain varieties of opium.
Synonyms & Antonyms of laudanine
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laudanine Sentence Examples
- Laudanine is an alkaloid found in opium and is a minor component of the poppy plant.
- Laudanine is a white crystalline powder with a bitter taste and is soluble in water and alcohol.
- Laudanine is an opioid alkaloid and has similar pharmacological effects to morphine, but is less potent.
- Laudanine is used as a cough suppressant and antidiarrheal agent in traditional Chinese medicine.
- Laudanine is also used as an additive in tobacco products to enhance the flavor and aroma of the smoke.
- Laudanine is a Schedule III controlled substance in the United States and is classified as a narcotic.
- Laudanine can be addictive and can cause side effects such as drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and constipation.
- Laudanine is not as commonly used as other opioids, but it is still a component of some cough syrups and other over-the-counter medications.
- Laudanine is also found in poppy seeds and can be detected in urine tests for drug use.
- Laudanine is a relatively safe substance when used in small doses, but it can be dangerous if abused.
FAQs About the word laudanine
A white organic base, resembling morphine, and obtained from certain varieties of opium.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Laudanine is an alkaloid found in opium and is a minor component of the poppy plant.
Laudanine is a white crystalline powder with a bitter taste and is soluble in water and alcohol.
Laudanine is an opioid alkaloid and has similar pharmacological effects to morphine, but is less potent.
Laudanine is used as a cough suppressant and antidiarrheal agent in traditional Chinese medicine.
