The Role of BK Potassium Channels in Analgesia Produced by Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors [PDF]
Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul, 2016 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Millions of people suffer from pain worldwide, and annually, great economic costs are imposed on societies for pain relief. Analgesics such as alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists, which have low risk of complications, can be ...
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Total intravenous anesthesia with propofol, ketamine, and lidocaine associated with dexmedetomidine or xylazine for ovariohysterectomy surgery in female dogs [PDF]
Ciência Rural, 2023 : This study compared cardiovascular and respiratory effects of dexmedetomidine and xylazine in total intravenous anesthesia with propofol, ketamine, and lidocaine.
Gustavo Antônio Boff +4 more
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Clinically relevant concentrations of dexmedetomidine may reduce oxytocin-induced myometrium contractions in pregnant rats [PDF]
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2020 Background Recently, there have been some trials to use dexmedetomidine in the obstetric field but concerns regarding the drug include changes in uterine contractions after labor.
Dong Joon Kim +5 more
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The Role of Alpha-2 Agonists for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children: A Review
Neurology International, 2023 Introduction: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), which is marked by symptoms such as ...
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Cognitive Function and Urologic Medications for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms [PDF]
International Neurourology Journal, 2020 Special considerations should be made when selecting medications for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in older patients especially those over 65 years old.
Yeon Joo Kim, Bum Sik Tae, Jae Hyun Bae
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β2-adrenergic agonists modulate TNF-α induced astrocytic inflammatory gene expression and brain inflammatory cell populations [PDF]
, 2014 Background: The NF-kappa B signaling pathway orchestrates many of the intricate aspects of neuroinflammation. Astrocytic beta(2)-adrenergic receptors have emerged as potential regulators in central nervous system inflammation and are potential targets ...
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BMC Anesthesiology, 2018 Background Past studies have demonstrated that goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) may be more marginal than previously believed. However, beneficial effects of alpha-1 adrenergic agonists combined with appropriate fluid administration is getting more and
Shuai Feng +5 more
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Effects of catecholamines on volemic replacement with saline solution and the impact on heart rate variability in rabbits subjected to hemorrhage. A study by spectral analysis [PDF]
Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira, 2014 PURPOSE: To verify the effects of different catecholamines on volemic expansion and on the autonomic nervous system in rabbits that were subjected to hemorrhage.METHODS: Twenty four rabbits subjected to hemorrhage (with a 25% loss of blood volume) and ...
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Japanese Journal of Oral Biology, 1988 The effects of six different α-agonists: methoxamine (MET), phenylephrine (PHE), metaraminol (MTA), naphazoline (NAP), oxymetazoline (OXY), and clonidine (CLO), each administered at a dose of 8mg/kg, on the secretion of glycoprotein (GP) and fluid from the submandibular glands were studied in anesthetized rats. Salivation elicited by the drugs occurred
Chihiro Aoki +2 more
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Concerted action of human chorionic gonadotropin and norepinephrine on intracellular-free calcium in human granulosa-lutein cells [PDF]
, 1993 Luteal cells are known to possess receptors for LH/hCG and receptors of the beta-adrenergic type. Interactions of specific agonists with either receptor lead to the activation of adenylate cyclase and subsequently to an increase of cAMP.
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