A comparative study of Atropa belladonna and atropine on an animal model of urinary retention.
The ability of Atropa belladonna L. and atropine to produce urinary retention has been studied in the rat. Our results suggest that A. belladonna is more effective than expected on the basis of its alkaloidic content.
Tita
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Institute of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy.
Bolle
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Martinoli
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Mazzanti
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Silvestrini
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D000470:Alkaloids / Q000494:pharmacology; D000818:Animals; D001532:Atropa belladonna; D001285:Atropine / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008297:Male; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D010947:Plants, Toxic; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D014554:Urination / Q000187:drug effects*
D000470:Alkaloids; D010936:Plant Extracts; D001285:Atropine