title: Antiasthmatic activity of the methanol extract of leaves of Passiflora incarnata.
abstract: The methanol extract of the leaves of P. incarnata was evaluated for its antiasthmatic effects against acetylcholine chloride (Ach)-induced-bronchospasm in guinea-pigs at doses of 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg. Using a 7-day treatment regimen, significant prevention of dyspnoea-related-convulsions was noted in the animals treated with a 100 mg/kg dose of this extract. No preventive effect was exhibited by the 50 mg/kg dose and at a higher dose, i.e. 200 mg/kg, the preventive effects against Ach-chloride-induced-dyspnoea were also reduced. This may be due to defective alpha-adrenoceptor function reported after excessive or continuous administration of an alpha-receptor agonist.
authors.affiliation: Pharmacognosy Division, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India. kdd@glide.net.in
authors.forename: Kamaldeep
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dhawan
authors.forename: Suresh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Anupam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sharma
mesh_terms: D000109:Acetylcholine; D000818:Animals; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001986:Bronchial Spasm / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005260:Female; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D008297:Male; D029598:Passiflora; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018515:Plant Leaves
chemical_list: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; D000109:Acetylcholine