History & Legality
On what continent is scopolamine used for in ritualistic practices?
South America
In acute toxicity, does scopolamine cause agitation and increased body temperature or depression and sleepiness?
In the study discussed by our group, which drug was scolpolmine used to help mitigate withdraw symptoms?
heroin
What is often the “first step” treatment for scopolamine addiction?
medical detoxification
What schedule does our group think scopolamine should be in?
Schedule III
What happens during chronic toxicity that was displayed on the slide?
blurred vision
Scopolamine acts as a ___ inhibitor (type)
Non-selective
What two forms is the drug available in for medical uses?
transdermal patch and tablets
______ therapy is often used to treat scopolamine addiction.
behavioral
What was the popular treatment for labor pain introduced in 1907 called?
“twilight sleep”
True or False?
Blurred vision is a physiological effect of the drug.
True
Affects ___ nervous system function.
Parasympathetic
What are the two brand names that scopolamine is medically available under?
Maldemar & Scopace
Which treatment involves the use of medications in combination with therapy but is commonly used more for opioid or alcohol addiction?
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)