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Reserpine
Clinical trialMechanism of Action
Catecholamine depletion from sympathetic nerve terminals; decreases blood pressure; sedative-hypotensive effects
Research Notes
Rauwolfia (Sarpagandha)Western
Reserpine was the first antihypertensive agent from plant source with documented clinical efficacy in hypertension. Depletes norepinephrine from sympathetic neurons reducing vascular resistance. Historical pharmaceutical relevance.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Indole alkaloid
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Reserpine
Indole alkaloidNitrogen-containing compounds with potent pharmacological effects
Representative pattern: C₉H₇N₂O
Atoms
Nitrogen
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Related Compounds (Indole alkaloid)
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