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Some behavioural changes induced by amantadine (adamantine)

L Safta, B Cuparencu, M Danau

    Acta Biologica Et Medica Germanica
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Amantadine (adamantine) significantly reduced exploratory activity in mice, without affecting locomotion or muscle strength. High doses induced convulsions and potentiated pentetrazol effects, indicating neurotoxic potential.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuropharmacology
    • Behavioral Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Amantadine (adamantine) is an antiviral drug with known CNS effects.
    • Understanding its behavioral and neurological impact is crucial for safety and therapeutic applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of amantadine on exploratory activity, locomotion, muscle force, and seizure susceptibility in a murine model.
    • To assess the analgesic properties of amantadine.

    Main Methods:

    • Administration of varying doses of amantadine (50-200 mg/kg, i.p.) to mice.
    • Assessment of exploratory activity, locomotion, and muscle force.
    • Evaluation of convulsant effects and potentiation of pentetrazol-induced seizures.
    • Haffner's test for analgesic activity.

    Main Results:

    • Amantadine dose-dependently reduced exploratory activity.
    • Locomotion and muscle force were not significantly affected.
    • High doses of amantadine exhibited a slight convulsant action.
    • Amantadine (100 mg/kg, i.p.) markedly potentiated pentetrazol-induced convulsions.
    • No analgesic activity was observed on Haffner's test.

    Conclusions:

    • Amantadine reduces exploratory behavior in mice through mechanisms other than sedation or muscle weakness.
    • The drug possesses dose-dependent convulsant properties and enhances the effects of other convulsants.
    • Amantadine lacks analgesic effects.

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