ISSN:
1420-908X
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Medizin
Notizen:
Abstract In vitro andex vivo effects of propranolol on platelet aggregation, formation of thromboxane B2 (TXB2) and platelet sensitivity to prostacyclin were studied in healthy men. Propranolol, addedin vitro to platelet rich plasma (PRP) inhibited platelet aggregation and TXB2 formation induced by ADP, 1-epinephrine, collagen and arachidonic acid. Concentration of 20–100 μM propranolol were effective when ADP, 1-epinephrine and collagen were used as stimuli. Higher concentrations (250–500 μM) were needed to inhibit aggregation induced by arachidonic acid. Oral administration of propranolol either as a single dose (120 mg) or for one week (3×40 mg/day) did, however, not affect platelet aggregation, thromboxane formation and platelet sensitivity to prostacyclin. In addition, withdrawal of propranolol was without effect on these parameters. Although propranolol has potent effects on platelet functionin vitro, it seems that the blood levels achievable by oral administration of propranolol are too low to affect platelet aggregation and TXB2 formation.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01994278
