objective(s):  this study was undertaken to investigate the protective effects of vitamin b6, cofactor for cystathionine-γ lyase and cystathionine-β synthase (producers of h2s), alone and in combination with l-cysteine, h2s precursor, on indomethacin-, and ethanol-induced gastric lesions in male nmri mice. materials and methods: fasted male nmri mice were randomly assigned into 12 groups (7 in ...

Preclinical models of advanced melanoma have shown that chronic indomethacin therapy combined with interleukin 2 (IL-2) can eradicate experimental metastases. A phase II trial was done in patients with advanced melanoma. Indomethacin and ranitidine were begun at least one week before IL-2. Of the objective responses in 3 patients, 2 were achieved on ranitidine and indomethacin alone, before sta...

The role of inflammation has been shown in the pathogenesis of epilepsy, while glucocorticoids and adrenaline have anti-inflammatory effects. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of adrenaline, prednisolone, and indomethacin on caffeine-induced epilepsy (epileptiform activity) in rats and to examine the mechanism of the pro-epileptic effect of indomethacin. The adrenalect...

Background & Aim:  Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used in clinical medicine. The adverse effects they produce in the gastrointestinal tract however, often limit their utility. Oxidative stress has been shown to occur in the small intestine in response to the oral administration of indomethacin. In view of this, the effect of thyme essential oil, an agent with anti-o...

The role of inflammation has been shown in the pathogenesis of epilepsy, while glucocorticoids and adrenaline have anti-inflammatory effects. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of adrenaline, prednisolone, and indomethacin on caffeine-induced epilepsy (epileptiform activity) in rats and to examine the mechanism of the pro-epileptic effect of indomethacin. The adrenalect...

BACKGROUND Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) is involved in non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug induced gastropathy. Nitric oxide (NO) is a mediator of gastrointestinal mucosal defence but, paradoxically, it also contributes to mucosal damage. AIMS We optimised the C57BL/6 mouse model of indomethacin induced gastropathy to evaluate the role of TNF-alpha and inducible nitric oxide synt...

The effects of NSAIDs (aspirin and indomethacin) on the isolated auricles of the rabbit heart were studied by observing the effects of these drugs on automaticity, excitability and contractility of the auricles. Aspirin (25,50,100 uM) produced concentration dependent depression in the automaticity of the SA node while indomethacin (10 uM, 25 uM) has stimulant effects and 50 uM produced depressa...

The role of prostaglandins in maintenance of resting cerebral blood flow (CBF) and in cerebral vaso­ dilatation during hypercapnia remains controversial. The effect of indomethacin, a cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor, on CBF and cerebrovascular resistance (CVR) was exam­ ined in conscious animals. Regional and total CBF were measured with radioactive microspheres, and the efficacy of blockade of prost...

The function and sites of action of prostaglandins (PGs) vary in different animal species and tissues. In this study the effects of PGs (E1, E2, F2 alpha ,D2) on intraocular muscles and outflow facility of the eye were investigated, using enucleated bovine eyes. None of these PGs exogenously applied influenced the neuromuscular transmission. By contrast, after treatment with indomethacin, all P...

BACKGROUND Tramadol is a centrally acting analgesic that is often used in conjunction with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The effect of coadministration of tramadol and indomethacin on gastric barrier function in dogs is unknown. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES That coadministration of a nonselective NSAID (indomethacin) and tramadol would decrease recovery of barrier function as compar...