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  Effects of H1–receptor antagonists in antidepressant tests in rats
 
 
Title: Effects of H1–receptor antagonists in antidepressant tests in rats
Author: Chitra C.Khanwelkar
Appeared in: Al Ameen journal of medical sciences
Paging: Volume 01 (2008) nr. 02 pages 84-92
Year: 2008
Contents: : Considering the vast data suggesting the role of brain histamine(HA) in behaviour,emotions,anxiety and depression;four H1-receptor antagonists; promethazine, diphenhydramine, cyclizine and pheniramine were subjected to antidepressant tests in rats. All H1 – antagonists behaved like antidepressants in animal tests. They antagonized reserpine induced catalepsy, potentiated methamphetamine induced stereotypy and reduced the period of immobility in Porsolt’s behavioural despair test. It is suggested that H1- antagonists might be inhibiting the modulating effect of endogenous brain HA on the brain monoamines. Thus H1- antagonists might be useful in a certain class of depressed patients.
Publisher: Dr.B.S.Patil (provided by DOAJ)
Source file: Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften
 
 

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