Paederosidic acid methyl ester has antinociception, is possibly related to the pathway of NO-cGMP-ATP sensitive K(+) channels.

Ipecoside is a member of acetamides, a beta-D-glucoside, an isoquinoline alkaloid, an isoquinolinol, a methyl ester, a terpene glycoside and an olefinic compound. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to an ipecoside aglycone.