Villalobos-Molina R, López-Guerrero JJ, Ibarra M. The hypotensive effect of BMY 7378 is antagonized by a silent 5-HT(1A) receptor antagonist: comparison with 8-hydroxy-dipropylamino tetralin.
Arch Med Res 2001;
32:389-93. [PMID:
11578753 DOI:
10.1016/s0188-4409(01)00310-1]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Stimulation of central 5-HT(1A) receptors produces bradycardia and diminishes blood pressure in conscious or anesthetized rats. Our objective was to investigate the effects on blood pressure and heart rate of the partial 5-HT(1A) receptor agonist and selective alpha1D-adrenoceptor antagonist BMY 7378 (8-[2-[4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1-piperazinyl] ethyl]-8-azaspiro [4.5] decane-7,9 dione hydrochloride) compared to the full 5-HT(1A) receptor agonist 8-OH-DPAT (8-hydroxy-dipropylamino tetralin) in adult anesthetized rats.
METHODS
Male Wistar rats of 6 months of age were exposed intravenously (i.v.) to increasing doses of BMY 7378 or 8-OH-DPAT in the absence and presence of WAY 100635. Blood pressure and heart rate were continuously recorded.
RESULTS
BMY 7378 induced a decrease in blood pressure with no apparent change in heart rate compared to basal values, while 8-OH-DPAT decreased both hemodynamic parameters. BMY 7378 hypotensive effect was antagonized by the selective, silent 5-HT(1A) receptor antagonist WAY 100635 (N-[2-[4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1-piperazinyl] ethyl]-N-(2-pyridinyl) cyclohexanecarboxamide trihydrochloride). However, a remnant yet significant hypotensive effect was not blocked by the antagonist. In contrast, 8-OH-DPAT actions were completely blocked by WAY 100635.
CONCLUSIONS
Data suggest that BMY 7378 cardiovascular effects are related to activation, as a full agonist, of central 5-HT(1A) receptors in adult rats; however, participation of other systems such as vascular alpha1-adrenoceptors in cardiovascular function is suggested.
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