Sodium Potassium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt) as an Emetic

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Sodium potassium tartrate, commonly known as Rochelle salt, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula KNaC₄H₄O₆·4H₂O. It is a double salt of tartaric acid, composed of one molecule of potassium sodium tartrate and four molecules of water of crystallization. 1. Mechanism of Action Irritation of Gastrointestinal Tract: Sodium potassium tartrate irritates the stomach lining … Read more