[The effect of neutotropic substances on motor excitation in dogs induced by amizil]

The motor activity of dogs was quantitatively recorded before and after the intramuscular injection of amizyl (2 mg/kg). Amizyl was found to induce hyperactivity for 2-3 hours. Galanthamine (3 mg/kg) blocked the effect of amizyl. Etaperazine was the most active substance of the neuroleptic tranquillizers tested. Chlorpromazine and diazepam deranged the dogs' state. Diazepam and haloperidol potentiated the effect of amizyl. Motor hyperactivity induced by amizyl is supposed to be connected with anticholinergic mechanisms; no neuroleptics with cholinolytic properties should be used for the treatment of amizyl intoxication.