Original Articles
Sweta V. R. and Lakshmi T.*
Abstract
Tropane is a nitrogenous organic compound commonly present in members of Solanaceae family, Atropa, Scopolia. The various alkaloids obtained include atropine, cocaine, scopolamine etc. They are some of the oldest medicines ever known to mankind. They have a wide variety of pharmacological actions on the central nervous system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system and also as antidote against poisoning. Tropane alkaloids have anticholinergic properties as well. The aim of the article is to compile the properties of Tropane alkaloids from various sources.