Pharmacological evaluation of the antagonism of nicotine's central effects by mecamylamine and pempidine where pempidine was found to increase the ED50 of nicotine (0.73 mg/kg) for depression of spontaneous activity in a dose-related manner. At a dose of 3 mg/kg, pempidine increased nicotine's ED50 4.7-fold.
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ApplicationsPharmacological evaluation of the antagonism of nicotine′s central effects by mecamylamine and pempidine where pempidine was found to increase the ED50 of nicotine (0.73 mg/kg) for depression of spontaneous activity in a dose-related manner. At a dose of 3 mg/kg, pempidine increased nicotine′s ED50 4.7-fold.
SolubilitySoluble in toluene, dimethylformamide.
NotesAir Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, air.