We investigated the effects of (R)-(-)-5-methyl-1-nicotinoyl-2-pyrazoline (MS-153), which is reported to accelerate glutamate uptake, on the development of morphine tolerance and physical dependence in mice. For the induction of morphine tolerance and dependence, mice were twice daily treated with morphine (10-45 mg/kg, s.c.) for 5 days. First, co-administration of MS-153 (12.5 mg/kg, s.c.) did...

Smoking is a widespread health problem. Because the nicotine withdrawal syndrome is a major contributor to continued smoking and relapse, it is important to understand the molecular and behavioral mechanisms of nicotine withdrawal to generate more effective smoking cessation therapies. Studies suggest a role for calcium-dependent mechanisms, such as L-type calcium channels and calcium/calmoduli...

The aqueous-ethanol extract of the Hypericum perforatum (Hp-Ext.) was studied for its possible effect on Naloxone (NLX)-precipitated Opium withdrawal physical signs in rats. Purified Opium was used to induce dependence in rats using 8 days treatment schedule. The animals received Opium extract orally twice daily at 09:00 hrs and 19:00 hrs starting with initial dose of 80 mg/kg (equivalent to 8 ...

The aqueous-ethanol extract of the Hypericum perforatum (Hp-Ext.) was studied for its possible effect on Naloxone (NLX)-precipitated Opium withdrawal physical signs in rats. Purified Opium was used to induce dependence in rats using 8 days treatment schedule. The animals received Opium extract orally twice daily at 09:00 hrs and 19:00 hrs starting with initial dose of 80 mg/kg (equivalent to 8 ...

Aloe vera is a herbal medicine for skin therapeutical objects. Many products like pomade, cream, gel, and shampoo for skin injuries have been made from this plant. Sometimes, the powder of this plant has also been used by mothers to keep out their infants from breast-feeding. In some of the books, this plant has been introduced as an opioid–receptors antagonist. In this study, 30 male mice (45-...

A patient is described who developed a rapid onset of pulmonary fibrosis following treatment with a new non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, nabumetone. Resolution of symptoms, physical signs and radiographic changes followed drug withdrawal and steroid therapy.

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in all societies including Iran. One of its important complications is the neuropathic pain, which can be relieved by opioid drugs such as morphine. Opioid therapy is restricted due to development of tolerance and physical or mental dependence. In this study, the effect of diabetes on morphine analgesia and development of morphine tolerance and depend...

Chronic use of morphine leads to physical and psychological dependence. The amygdala is known to be involved in the expression of emotion such as anxiety and fear, and several studies have shown that the central nucleus of the amygdala (CeA) is involved in morphine dependence. In the present study, we investigated the role of glutamate receptors within the CeA in the negative affective componen...