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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 | Tropane alkaloids are seen throughout organic chemistry and include psychoactive and anaesthetic compounds. | ||
'''Anticholinergic drugs:''' | '''Anticholinergic drugs:''' |