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reserpine and Colitis

reserpine has been researched along with Colitis in 2 studies

Reserpine: An alkaloid found in the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina and R. vomitoria. Reserpine inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine into storage vesicles resulting in depletion of catecholamines and serotonin from central and peripheral axon terminals. It has been used as an antihypertensive and an antipsychotic as well as a research tool, but its adverse effects limit its clinical use.
reserpine : An alkaloid found in the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina and R. vomitoria.

Colitis: Inflammation of the COLON section of the large intestine (INTESTINE, LARGE), usually with symptoms such as DIARRHEA (often with blood and mucus), ABDOMINAL PAIN, and FEVER.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Treatment with reserpine and discontinuance of antipsychotic drugs was useful for patients with severe symptoms of tardive dyskinesia or akathisia; complete remission with elimination of all drugs was achieved in 4 of 19 treated patients, without recurrence of symptoms."1.27A therapeutic approach to tardive dyskinesia. ( Fahn, S, 1985)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ghia, JE1
Blennerhassett, P1
Collins, SM1
Fahn, S1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for reserpine and Colitis

ArticleYear
Impaired parasympathetic function increases susceptibility to inflammatory bowel disease in a mouse model of depression.
    The Journal of clinical investigation, 2008, Volume: 118, Issue:6

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Brain; Colitis; Depressive Disorder; Disease Models, Animal; Female;

2008
A therapeutic approach to tardive dyskinesia.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1985, Volume: 46, Issue:4 Pt 2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Antipsychotic Agents; Colitis; Depressive Disorder; Dyskinesia

1985