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Pentylenetetrazole

Medical Definition: A pharmaceutical agent that displays activity as a central nervous system and respiratory stimulant. It is considered a non-competitive GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID antagonist. Pentylenetetrazole has been used experimentally to study seizure phenomenon and to identify pharmaceuticals that may control seizure susceptibility.
Also Called: Pentazol,Metrazol,Corasol,Cardiazol
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 54-95-5

Pentylenetetrazole Medical Definitions and Terms

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