Oseltamivir produces hypothermic and neuromuscular effects by inhibition of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor functions: comparison to procaine and bupropion.

Author: ChazonoKaori, FukushimaAkihiro, HashimotoYuichi, IwajimaYui, MaedaYasuhiro, OhsawaMasahiro, OnoHideki, YamamotoShohei

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Oseltamivir, an anti-influenza virus drug, induces marked hypothermia in normal mice. We have proposed that the hypothermic effect arises from inhibition of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor function of sympathetic ganglion neurons which innervate the brown adipose tissue (a heat generator). It h...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2015.06.004

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The Hypothermic and Neuromuscular Effects of Oseltamivir: A Comparison to Procaine and Bupropion

This study investigates the hypothermic and neuromuscular effects of oseltamivir, an anti-influenza virus drug, and compares its actions to those of procaine and bupropion. The authors propose that oseltamivir's hypothermic effect may result from inhibition of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor function. This study investigates the hypothermic and neuromuscular effects of oseltamivir, an anti-influenza virus drug, and compares its actions to those of procaine and bupropion, proposing that oseltamivir's hypothermic effect may result from inhibition of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor function.

Oseltamivir's Effects on Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors

This study provides evidence that oseltamivir, like procaine and bupropion, can inhibit nicotinic acetylcholine receptor function. The authors suggest that this inhibition may contribute to oseltamivir's hypothermic effect and its potential neuromuscular effects. This study provides evidence that oseltamivir, like procaine and bupropion, can inhibit nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, suggesting that this inhibition may contribute to oseltamivir's hypothermic effect and its potential neuromuscular effects.

Understanding the Potential Side Effects of Oseltamivir

This study highlights the importance of understanding the potential side effects of oseltamivir. The findings suggest that oseltamivir may have non-selective ion channel blocking effects, similar to local anesthetics.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study, like a camel caravan venturing into the desert of pharmacological effects, reveals the multifaceted actions of oseltamivir. The researchers discovered that oseltamivir, like a shifting sand dune, can influence nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, leading to hypothermic and neuromuscular effects. This study's findings, like a guidepost in the desert, underscore the need to carefully consider the potential side effects of this widely used antiviral drug.
Date :
  1. Date Completed 2016-05-24
  2. Date Revised 2015-08-18
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Pubmed ID

26049014

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.ejphar.2015.06.004

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