Abstract
The analeptic effect of Anacardiol compared with that of Nikethamide and Pentylenetetrazol has been studied in rats, cats, dogs, and rabbits. Anacardiol had an irregular effect, inducing in some cases abnormal respiratory patterns, including apnea. Pentylenetetrazol had a clear cut effect, and Nikethamide was mildly effective. However, its depressor component limits its use. Comparing the reported LD50 in rats and our experimental effective doses for NThe analeptic effect of Anacardiol compared with that of Nikethamide
and Pentylenetetrazol has been studied in rats, cats, dogs, and rabbits.
Anacardiol had an irregular effect, inducing in some cases abnormal respiratory
patterns, including apnea. Pentylenetetrazol had a clear cut effect, and Nikethamide
was mildly effective. However, its depressor component limits its use. Comparing
the reported LD50 in rats and our experimental effective doses for Nikethamide,
Pentylenetetrazol, and Anacardiol, the last one would possess the smallest
safetyratio. ikethamide, Pentylenetetrazol, and Anacardiol, the last one would possess the smallest
safetyratio.
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