Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ipecac
noun
/ˈɪp.ɪ.kæk/
Definition
A medicinal preparation made from the dried rhizome of the ipecacuanha plant, used primarily to induce vomiting in cases of poisoning.
Examples
- After swallowing a toxic substance, the doctor recommended giving her ipecac to induce vomiting.
- Always consult a healthcare professional before using ipecac as a treatment.
- Ipecac syrup was commonly used in the past to treat certain poisonings.
Meaning
Ipecac is primarily used as a remedy for accidental poisoning, promoting the expulsion of harmful substances from the stomach.
Synonyms
- Vomitive
- Emetic
