The cardiorespiratory effects of detomidine in the primate (Papio ursinus)

Detomidine is a novel imidazole derivative with a high affinity for a₂-adrenoceptors. The cardiorespiratory effects of this drug were evaluated in the primate (Papio ursinus) under ketamine anaesthesia. The release of noradrenalin is modulated by a₂-adrenoceptors, and this resulted in a longer dur...

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Main Author: H. Bosman
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: South African Journal of Science and Technology 1990-07-01
Series:South African Journal of Science and Technology
Online Access:http://www.satnt.ac.za/index.php/satnt/article/view/461