An alkaloid obtained from the betel nut (Areca catechu), fruit of a palm tree. It is an agonist at both muscarinic and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. It is used in the form of various salts as a ganglionic stimulant, a parasympathomimetic, and a vermifuge, especially in veterinary practice. It has been used as a euphoriant in the Pacific Islands.

DUI

D001115 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0001674

CAS

3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methyl-, methyl ester

Previous indexing

Nicotinic Acids (1969-1972); Parasympatholytics (1966-1968)

History note

73(72); was see under NICOTINIC ACID 1969-72, was see under PARASYMPATHOMIMETICS 1963-68; ARECHOLIN was see ARECOLINE 1981-95

Online note

search NICOTINIC ACID 1969-71 & PARASYMPATHOMIMETICS 1966-68

Public note

73; was see under NICOTINIC ACID 1969-72, was see under PARASYMPATHOMIMETICS 1963-68; ARECHOLIN was see ARECOLINE 1981-95