1. The inhibitory actions of amiodarone on the isolated rabbit heart and aorta have been studied. 2. Amiodarone inhibited vasopressin- and ergonovine-induced coronary spasm, starting from a concentration of 10(-7) M which did not affect myocardial contractility to 10(-4) M, which decreased myocardial contractility. 3. Sinus node activity was largely unaffected even when the highest dose of 10(-4) M was used. 4. Amiodarone did not modify the smooth muscle contraction in rabbit aorta strips precontracted with noradrenaline or potassium. 5. Comparison with other inhibitors of the cardiovascular system (alpha- and beta-blockers, nitrates, calcium entry blockers) points out a peculiar pharmacological profile of amiodarone and indicates some doubts about its presumed anti-adrenergic properties.

Inhibitory actions of amiodarone on the isolated rabbit heart and aorta / Raddino, R; Poli, E; Pela', Giovanna Maria; Gargano, M; Manca, C.. - In: GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY. - ISSN 0306-3623. - 20(3):(1989), pp. 313-317.

Inhibitory actions of amiodarone on the isolated rabbit heart and aorta

Poli E;PELA', Giovanna Maria;
1989-01-01

Abstract

1. The inhibitory actions of amiodarone on the isolated rabbit heart and aorta have been studied. 2. Amiodarone inhibited vasopressin- and ergonovine-induced coronary spasm, starting from a concentration of 10(-7) M which did not affect myocardial contractility to 10(-4) M, which decreased myocardial contractility. 3. Sinus node activity was largely unaffected even when the highest dose of 10(-4) M was used. 4. Amiodarone did not modify the smooth muscle contraction in rabbit aorta strips precontracted with noradrenaline or potassium. 5. Comparison with other inhibitors of the cardiovascular system (alpha- and beta-blockers, nitrates, calcium entry blockers) points out a peculiar pharmacological profile of amiodarone and indicates some doubts about its presumed anti-adrenergic properties.
1989
Inhibitory actions of amiodarone on the isolated rabbit heart and aorta / Raddino, R; Poli, E; Pela', Giovanna Maria; Gargano, M; Manca, C.. - In: GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY. - ISSN 0306-3623. - 20(3):(1989), pp. 313-317.
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