Noun: reserpine ri'sur,peen
- Antihypertensive consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Raudixin, Rau-Sed, Sandril or Serpasil)
"The doctor prescribed reserpine to lower the patient's blood pressure";
- Raudixin, Rau-Sed, Sandril, Serpasil
Derived forms: reserpines
Type of: antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug
Encyclopedia: Reserpine