Antidiarrheal and antispasmodic activities of Vincetoxicum stocksii are mediated through calcium channel blockade

This study was carried out to explore the mechanism underlying antidiarrheal and antispasmodic activities of Vincetoxicum stocksii. The crude extract of V. stocksii provided 12-24% protection from castor oil-induced diarrhea at the dose of 300-1,000 mg/kg, similar to loperamide. In isolated rabbit...

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Main Authors: Abdul Jabbar Shah, Mudassar A. Zaidi, Hassan Sajjad, . Hamidullah, Anwarul-Hassan Gilani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bangladesh Pharmacological Society 2011-08-01
Series:Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology
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Online Access:https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BJP/article/view/8403