[2] Vasicinone was shown to have an antianaphylactic action.

[4] Vasicinone has also been studied in combination with the related alkaloid vasicine.

Both the alkaloids in combination (1:1) showed pronounced bronchodilatory activity in vivo and in vitro.

[5] Vasicine has a cardiac–depressant effect, while vasicinone is a weak cardiac stimulant; the effect can be normalized by combining the alkaloids.

[5][3] Vasicine is reported to have a uterine stimulant effect.