Title : Antinociception induced by amitriptyline and imipramine is mediated by alpha2A-adrenoceptors.

Pub. Date : 2000 Feb

PMID : 10877531






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1 The involvement of alpha2-adrenoceptors in the antinociception induced by the tricyclic antidepressants amitriptyline and imipramine was investigated in mice by using the hot-plate and abdominal constriction tests. Imipramine adrenergic receptor, alpha 2a Mus musculus
2 On the basis of the above data, it can be postulated that amitriptyline and imipramine exerted their antinociceptive effect by activation of alpha2-adrenoceptors. Imipramine adrenergic receptor, alpha 2a Mus musculus