Alterations in cerebrospinal fluid dopamine metabolites following physostigmine infusion

Kenneth L. Davis, Kym F. Faull, Leo E. Hollister, Jack D. Barchas, Philip A. Berger

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Abstract

The effect of IV physostigmine administration on the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of homovanillic acid (HVA) and dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC) in normal subjects was determined. After an adjustment for differing CSF concentrations of probenecid, physostigmine was found to elevate CSF HVA and DOPAC concentrations. The authors discuss these changes in CSF HVA and DOPAC and their possible relationship to the ability of physostigmine to decrease the symptoms of some patients with tardive dyskinesia.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)155-160
Number of pages6
JournalPsychopharmacology
Volume72
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1981

Keywords

  • Cerebrospinal fluid
  • Dopamine metabolites
  • Physostigmine infusion
  • Tardive dyskinesia

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