Effects of acute administration of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on sympathetic nerve activity

Serotonergic mechanisms have an important function in the central control of circulation. Here, the acute effects of three selective serotonin (5-HT) reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) on autonomic and cardiorespiratory variables were measured in rats. Although SSRIs require 2-3 weeks to achieve their full...

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Main Authors: R.V. Tiradentes, J.G.P. Pires, N.F. Silva, A.G. Ramage, C.H. Santuzzi, H.A. Futuro Neto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2014-07-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2014000700554&lng=en&tlng=en