Novatropine

Also known as: Methylhomatropine bromide

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Novatropine is a methylhomatropine bromide, a crystalline powder used as a pharmacological agent. It is described as having an effect on the body identical to atropine, but with significantly lower toxicity.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

NOVATROPINE (Novatropin, methylhomatropine bromide, C₁₆H₂₁O₃N(CH₃)Br); a white, crystalline powder, easily soluble in water and alcohol. Novatropine is identical to atropine in its effect on the body, but is 50 times less toxic. The dosage is 0.001–0.0025–0.01 per dose, with a daily dose of 0.05.

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“Novatropine.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/novatropine/