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Rate and duration of stimulation: As a determinant of drug action on the CNS

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Abstract

Evidence was presented to indicate that the rate and duration of stimulation of a specific neuronal group or its basal firing activity and firing pattern determine drug action. These in vitro and in vivo findings indicate that: the effects of drugs on the CNS vary depending on the basal status of activity of a specific neuronal target. The neuronal activity (firing rate and pattern) may be affected by physiological activity, disease and by drugs. It is envisaged that in the near future a priming drug may be given to modify neuronal firing pattern, in order to enhance the effects of a specific drug treatment.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRecent advances in pharmacology and therapeutics
Subtitle of host publicationproceedings of the XII Latin-American Congress of Pharmacology and the III Inter-American Congress of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. ICS839
EditorsM. Velasco, A. Israel, E. Romero, H. Silva
PublisherElsevier Science Publishers B.V.
Pages307-313
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)0444811079, 9780444811073
StatePublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes
EventThe XII Latin-American Congress of Pharmacology and the III Inter-American Congress of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics - Caracas, VENEZUELA
Duration: Oct 2 1988Oct 7 1988

Conference

ConferenceThe XII Latin-American Congress of Pharmacology and the III Inter-American Congress of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
CityCaracas, VENEZUELA
Period10/2/8810/7/88

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Medicine

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