Pharmacological evaluation of the antagonism of nicotine's central effects by mecamylamine and pempidine where pempidine was found to increase the ED50 of nicotine (0.73 mg/kg) for depression of spontaneous activity in a dose-related manner. At a dose of 3 mg/kg, pempidine increased nicotine's ED50 4.7-fold.
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Applications
Pharmacological evaluation of the antagonism of nicotine′s central effects by mecamylamine and pempidine where pempidine was found to increase the ED50 of nicotine (0.73 mg/kg) for depression of spontaneous activity in a dose-related manner. At a dose of 3 mg/kg, pempidine increased nicotine′s ED50 4.7-fold.
Solubility
Soluble in toluene, dimethylformamide.
Notes
Air Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, air.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- T J Martin,; J Suchocki,; E L May,; B R Martin. Pharmacological evaluation of the antagonism of nicotine's central effects by mecamylamine and pempidine. JPET. 1994, 254 (1), 45-51.
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