Protoveratrines
Synonyms
Cryptenamine
Neoprotoveratrin
Protalba
Protoveratrine A
Protoverin
Tensatrin
Veralba
Veratetrin
Mixtures of closely related hypotensive alkaloids from Veratrum album (Liliaceae). They have been used in the treatment of hypertension but have largely been replaced by drugs with fewer adverse effects.