Question

Atropa belladonna yields medicine used for

• A. Gastric ulcers
• B. Checking the eyes
• C. Leprosy
• D. Constipation

Answer 1

The correct option is B Checking the eyes

Atropine is a naturally occurring tropane alkaloid extracted from deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna). Topical atropine is used as a cycloplegic, to temporarily paralyze the accommodation reflex and as a mydriatic, to dilate the pupils. Atropine degrades slowly, typically wearing off in 7 to 14 days, so it is generally used as a therapeutic mydriatic. Thus, option B is correct.

Atropine is not used for gastric ulcers, leprosy and constipation.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.