| Literature DB >> 11895135 |
R E Boyd1.
Abstract
Alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonists are analgesic agents, and the alpha2-adrenergic agonist clonidine has been used in clinical studies for regional analgesia after intrathecal administration. We review here recent developments concerning the structure activity relationships of a new class of potent alpha2-adrenergic agonists and their use as analgesic agents. The effect of structure upon cardiovascular side-effects is also monitored, such as the prolongation of the QT portion of the cardiac action potential.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11895135 DOI: 10.2174/1568026013395182
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Top Med Chem ISSN: 1568-0266 Impact factor: 3.295