Emetine [Chemical/Ingredient] C0013974 Emetine Emetan, 6',7',10,11-tetramethoxy- Emetine C22634 Emetine D004640 3820 N0000006145 The principal alkaloid of ipecac, from the ground roots of Uragoga (or Cephaelis) ipecacuanha or U. acuminata, of the Rubiaceae. It is used as an amebicide in many different preparations and may cause serious cardiac, hepatic, or renal damage and violent diarrhea and vomiting. Emetine inhibits protein synthesis in EUKARYOTIC CELLS but not PROKARYOTIC CELLS. Methylcephaeline M0007281 Ipecine Alkaloids [Chemical/Ingredient] Isoquinolines [Chemical/Ingredient] Alkaloids [Chemical/Ingredient]