[A hypothesis of the possible mechanism of the action of analgesic agents at the neuronal level]

Eksp Klin Farmakol. 1992 Jan-Feb;55(1):16-8.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The opiate analgetic promedol and non-opiate analgetics analgin, clonidine, baclofen, tolibut, vasopressin and calcitonin given in adequate doses block the inward electrosensitive sodium transmembrane ionic current of neurons. Like some drugs which do not exhibit any analgetic effect, promedol, analgin, clonidine, vasopressin and calcitonin also block the electrosensitive delayed potassium current. It is assumed that the blocking of the sodium ionic current may be one of the potential analgetic mechanisms at the neuronal level.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics / pharmacology*
  • Analgesics, Opioid / pharmacology*
  • Animals
  • Cell Membrane / drug effects
  • Cell Membrane / physiology
  • Electric Stimulation
  • Electrophysiology
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Lymnaea
  • Neurons / drug effects*
  • Neurons / physiology
  • Potassium Channels / drug effects
  • Potassium Channels / physiology
  • Sodium Channels / drug effects
  • Sodium Channels / physiology

Substances

  • Analgesics
  • Analgesics, Opioid
  • Potassium Channels
  • Sodium Channels