Scopolamine is a pharmaceutical compound that is commonly used to curb motion sickness and nausea. Global scopolamine market has witnessed steady growth over the past few due to factors such as increasing recreational drug usage and rising application across numerous end-use industries. Scopolamine is predominantly extracted from plants belonging to the Solanaceae family of which Datura stramonium or Jimson weed is the major commercial source. It acts as a competitive antagonist of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the brainstem and other parts of the central nervous system to block signals from the vestibular system affecting balance and motion perception. The drug is available in various dosage forms including tablets, patches, and injections to effectively manage symptoms of motion sickness, post-operative nausea & vomiting, and nausea associated with cancer chemotherapy.
Market Dynamics:
Rising sea and air travel, increasing consumption of antiemetic drugs, and growing clinical use of scopolamine patches for postoperative care can drive the global scopolamine market growth. However, adverse effects associated with overdosage and restrictions on plant-derived alkaloids extraction can hamper the market growth. Ongoing R&D to develop new galenic formulations, focus on combination therapies, and evaluation of additional therapeutic applications can offer opportunities for market players. Fluctuating prices of raw materials also impact the supply and pricing strategies adopted by different market participants.
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