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Noscapine

Noscapine Definition Noscapine (international non-proprietary name for (-)-α-narcotine) is a main alkaloid of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum (3-10 %). Similar to codeine or dihydrocodeine, it has an antitussive but not analgesic effect, although the effect is somewhat weaker than that of cod...

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