Intracerebroventricular Application of Dexmedetomidine Produces Antinociception and Does not Cause Neurotoxicity in Rats

Background: Alpha2 agonists contribute to pain control at the level of the medulla spinalis. Alpha2 agonists are generally added to local anaesthetics to prolong spinal or epidural anaesthesia time. Aims: In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the antinociceptive and neurotoxic effects of dex...

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Main Authors: Ersin Köksal, Deniz Karakaya, Bilge Can, Ayhan Bozkurt, Sibel Barış, Süleyman Sırrı Bilge, Yasemin Burcu Üstün
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2013-12-01
Series:Balkan Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/text.php?lang=en&id=318