ipecac

A medicinal drug used to induce vomiting, particularly in cases of drug overdose or poisoning.

• 🇨🇳一种药物，用于催吐，尤其在药物过量或中毒时使用。

1. Emetic drug C1 formal medical

   A medicinal substance derived from the dried root of the ipecacuanha plant, used to induce vomiting, particularly in cases of poisoning or drug overdose.

   • The doctor administered ipecac to the patient who had ingested a toxic substance.
   • Ipecac syrup was once a common household remedy for accidental poisoning.
   • Medical guidelines now advise against routine use of ipecac for poisoning.

   🇨🇳吐根

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