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Pentylenetetrazole

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.

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Tree Number(s): D03.383.066.600

MeSH Unique ID: D010433

Registry Number: WM5Z385K7T

Entry Terms:

  • Leptazole
  • Pentamethylenetetrazole
  • Pentetrazole
  • Pentylenetetrazol
  • Pentazol
  • Metrazol
  • Metrazole
  • Corasol
  • Corazol
  • Corazole
  • Korazol
  • Korazole
  • Cardiazol

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