Abstract:Background: The objective of the study was to evaluate the anticonvulsant activity of amlodipine in albino rats.Methods: Anticonvulsant activity of amlodipine was done in three graded doses (1 mg/kg, 2 mg/kg, 4 mg/kg), and combination group with low dose of amlodipine (1 mg/kg) and standard drug (phenytoin) in maximal electroshock seizures (MES) experimental animal model.Results: Amlodipine in dose of 2, 4 mg/kg showed dose dependent significant anticonvulsant effect and combination of low dose amlodipine and … Show more
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