[Antiepileptic effects of nimodipine on penicillin-induced seizures in rats]

Hua Xi Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 1997 Dec;28(4):383-7.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Injecting penicillin (PNC) intraperitoneally in Wistar rats, we observed their epileptic behaviour and electroencephalographys. The results showed that nimodipine (NIM), a calcium antagonist, could inhibit the seizures and epileptic discharges significantly. No epileptic action was noted while NIM was injected before PNC. It supports our consideration of NIM as a new sort of nonsedative anticonvulsant in clinical practice.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use*
  • Calcium Channel Blockers / therapeutic use
  • Epilepsy / chemically induced
  • Epilepsy / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Male
  • Nimodipine / therapeutic use*
  • Penicillins
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Penicillins
  • Nimodipine