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[[File:tropane.png|thumb|255px|right|General tropane molecule]]
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'''Tropane alkaloids''' are a class of chemicals that include compounds with [[subjective effects index|psychoactive effects]].
'''Tropane alkaloids''' are a class of chemicals that include compounds with [[subjective effects index|psychoactive effects]].


==Chemistry==
==Chemistry==
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Tropane alkaloids are molecules that contain a tropane ring in their structure.
Tropane alkaloids are molecules that contain a tropane ring in their structure.


==Pharmacology==
==Pharmacology==
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Tropane alkaloids are mostly [[Acetylcholine#The cholinergic system|anti-cholinergics]] (antagonistic action on acetylcholine [[receptors]]) or [[stimulants]] (prevention of [[dopamine]] reuptake).
Tropane alkaloids are mostly [[Acetylcholine#The cholinergic system|anti-cholinergics]] (antagonistic action on acetylcholine [[receptors]]) or [[stimulants]] (prevention of [[dopamine]] reuptake).


==Examples==
==Examples==
Tropane alkaloids are seen throughout organic chemistry including psychoactive and anaesthetic compounds.
Tropane alkaloids are seen throughout organic chemistry and include psychoactive and anaesthetic compounds.


'''Anticholinergic drugs:'''
'''Anticholinergic drugs:'''