ISSN:
1432-2072
Keywords:
Pharmacodynamics
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Psychomotor performance
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Drug interaction
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Triazolam
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Dementia model
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RU 41 656
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The potential antagonism of a single oral dose of RU 41 656 (10 mg) on the memory and attention disturbances induced by oral administration of triazolam (0.25 mg) have been investigated in a 3-period, placebo controlled, double blind, cross-over study involving 12 healthy young volunteers. The effects of the compounds were evaluated by objective tests (Buschke selective reminding test, CFF, simple reaction time, tapping, arithmetical calculation) and subjective measurements (visual analogue scale, side effects questionnaire). Measurements were taken before treatment and 2, 4 and 7 h after RU 41 656 intake. Triazolam caused anterograde amnesia as already described with other benzodiazepine with few sedative effects at this dosage. Under the experimental conditions of the trial, RU 41 656 failed to counteract the memory deficits induced by triazolam.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02244557
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