Clonidine and hypothermia

Rao, S.S.; Saifi, A.Q.

Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 25(1): 77-79

1981


ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5499
PMID: 7275269
Document Number: 176841
Hypothermic effect of clonidine was studied in normal and hyperpyrexic rabbit. Clonidine (15 .mu.g/kg) caused fall by 2-3.degree. C body temperature in both. This effect was blocked by Priscoline (5 mg/kg). The central .alpha. adrenergic action of clonidine seems to cause fall in body temperature.

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