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ipecac

Ipecac vs Emetic - What's the difference?

ipecac | emetic |


As nouns the difference between ipecac and emetic

is that ipecac is the plant ipecacuanha (Psychotria ipecacuanha) or its root while emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.

As an adjective emetic is

causing nausea and vomiting.

Ipecac vs Secologanin - What's the difference?

ipecac | secologanin |


As nouns the difference between ipecac and secologanin

is that ipecac is the plant ipecacuanha (Psychotria ipecacuanha) or its root while secologanin is a monoterpene synthesized from geranyl pyrophosphate in the mevalonate pathway, then proceeding with dopamine to form ipecac alkaloids.