title: Halothane-induced changes in contractions of mesenteric lymphatics of the rat.
abstract: The effects of halothane on the contraction of mesenteric lymphatics was examined in rats. Following administration of 0.75% or 1.5% halothane, the contraction rate decreased from 10.6 +/- 3.1 to 7.4 +/- 2.5 times/minute and from 13.8 +/- 3.9 to 4.1 +/- 3.5 times/minute, respectively. Halothane caused a dose-dependent suppression of contractile movements of the mesenteric lymphatics.
authors.affiliation: Clinic of Dental Anesthesia, Hiroshima, Japan.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Takeshita
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Morio
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kawahara
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fujii
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006221:Halothane / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male; D008643:Mesentery / Q000187:drug effects*; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains
chemical_list: D006221:Halothane