Ipecac (also known as Ipecac (Syrup), Syrup of Ipecac): A syrup made from the dried rhizomes of two different species, CEPHAELIS ipecacuanha and C. acuminata. They contain EMETINE, cephaeline, psychotrine and other ISOQUINOLINES. Ipecac syrup is used widely as an emetic acting both locally on the gastric mucosa and cen

NIH MeSH · D007486Chemicals and Drugs

Ipecac

Also known asIpecac (Syrup) · Syrup of Ipecac · Ipecac Syrup

Definition

A syrup made from the dried rhizomes of two different species, CEPHAELIS ipecacuanha and C. acuminata. They contain EMETINE, cephaeline, psychotrine and other ISOQUINOLINES. Ipecac syrup is used widely as an emetic acting both locally on the gastric mucosa and centrally on the chemoreceptor trigger zone.

MeSH classification

  • D20.215.784.500.450

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Common questions about Ipecac

What does Ipecac mean in medicine?
A syrup made from the dried rhizomes of two different species, CEPHAELIS ipecacuanha and C. acuminata. They contain EMETINE, cephaeline, psychotrine and other ISOQUINOLINES. Ipecac syrup is used widely as an emetic acting both locally on the gastric mucosa and centrally on the chemoreceptor trigger zone. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Ipecac known by any other names?
Yes. Ipecac is also referred to as Ipecac (Syrup), Syrup of Ipecac, Ipecac Syrup in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Ipecac sit in the medical classification?
Ipecac falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D20.215.784.500.450). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D007486) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗