Cephaelis ipecacuanha
Ipecac/Nutrient Depletion:
GeneralGeneral: According to secondary sources, ipecac-induced emesis depleted recently ingested nutrients; furthermore, ipecac has been reported to inhibit protein synthesis.Serum electrolytes (potassium)Serum electrolytes (potassium): Based on information from reviews, ipecac-induced emesis results in loss of electrolytes. In particular, emesis can lower serum potassium (significant amount of potassium can be found in vomitus) (10; 87).