Effect of CH-38083, a selective antagonist of alpha 2-adrenoceptors, on renal sympathetic function
Abstract:
The effects of 7,8-(methylenedioxi)-14-alpha-hydroxyalloberbane HCl (CH-38083), a structurally new, selective and potent alpha 2-adrenoceptor antagonist, and of idazoxan, were studied on both the spontaneous activity of the postganglionic sympathetic renal nerve and on the clonidine- or xylazine-induced inhibitory action in anaesthetized cats. The drug CH-38083 (30-200 micrograms/kg, i.v.) caused a sustained increase of the sympathetic activity and blood pressure. Larger doses of idazoxan (200-500 micrograms/kg, i.v.) were needed to induce similar effects. Both antagonists were effective in antagonizing the sympatho-inhibitory effect of clonidine or xylazine. The excitatory response to selective alpha 2-adrenoceptor antagonists suggests that the sympathetic output undergoes tonic inhibition due to a permanent alpha 2-adrenoceptor stimulation.
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