A relation exists between the hypotensive properties of three reserpine derivatives ( /l-diethylaminoethyl reserpine, isobutylserpentinate, 10methoxydeserpidine) and their ability to release cardiac catecholamines. These derivatives do not show sedative properties and do not release 5-hydroxytryptamine or catecholamines from the brain.AT the same time as the discovery of carbethoxy-siringoylmethyl reserpate, a reserpine derivative (Plummer, Barrett, Maxwell, Finocchio, Lucas and Earl, 1959) with specific hypotensive effect (Darvill, 1958 ;
In adrenalectomised rats 5-hydroxytryptamine induces a fall of temperature and blood pressure which is more marked than in intact animals. This hypersensitivity is not related to changes in tissue monoamine oxidase or serum ceruloplasmin. Administration of 5-HT raises the levels of tissue 5-HT in adrenalectomised rats to the same extent as in control rats.
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