Effects of chronic administration of antidepressant drugs on aggressive behavior induced by clonidine in mice

Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 1980 Aug;13(2):153-4. doi: 10.1016/0091-3057(80)90065-9.

Abstract

The effects of antidepressant drugs on clonidine-induced aggressive behavior were determined in mice. Imipramine, mianserin and iprindole used in a single dose attenuated clonidine-induced aggression. Their chronic administration enhanced it.

MeSH terms

  • Aggression / drug effects*
  • Animals
  • Antidepressive Agents / pharmacology*
  • Clonidine / pharmacology*
  • Drug Interactions
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Receptors, Neurotransmitter / drug effects
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Receptors, Neurotransmitter
  • Clonidine