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Antiaddictive Profile of Fluoxetine in Rats treated with Midazolam
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Huma Ikram Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
Shahla Perveen Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
Darakhshan J. Haleem Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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In the present study we have monitored effects of repeated coadministration of fluoxetine with midazolam; a benzodiazepine (CNS depressant). It is the primary drug of choice for procedural sedation, preoperative sedation, and in emergency departments. Repeated administration of this drug is reported to have abuse potential and may cause this by increasing dopaminergic neurotransmission. Since an important role of serotonin is there in the pathophysiology of anxiety and addiction, administration of midazolam may involve altered 5-HT metabolism as well. Present study was designed to monitor effects of repeated administration of fluoxetine with midazolam. Effects of fluoxetine and midazolam coadministration were monitored on motor activities in familiar and novel environments, hot plate test, forced swim test, conditioned place preference test and levels of dopamine, 5-HT and their metabolites. Both midazolam (2.5mg/kg) and fluoxetine (1mg/kg) were administered orally for 12 days. Conditioned place preference test was performed on day 13. Rats were decapitated and whole brain samples were collected and stored at -70°C until neurochemical analysis by HPLC-EC. Conclusion: Findings from the present study show attenuation of midazolam-induced reinforcement upon repeated co-administration of fluoxetine. These could be implicated to increased therapeutic utility of midazolam and related benzodiazepines.
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Published Journal: Abstract Book on 9th Annual Neuroscience Conference (ANC-23) August 12-13, 2023 , Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023
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