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Effect of sulpiride on monoaminergic mechanisms in psychotic women.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  115033     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Concentrations of the major monoamine metabolites homovanillic acid (HVA) 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylethylene glycol (MOPEG), and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) were determined in lumbar CSF of psychotic women with a schizophrenic symptomatology before and 4 weeks after treatment with sulpiride (Dogmatil 200 mg x 4). The metabolites were determined by a mass fragmentographic method. Prolactin concentrations in CSF and plasma were determined by radioimmunoassay. The clinical effects were evaluated by ratings according to the comprehensive psychopathology rating scale (CPRS) and a scale for side effects. Levels of HVA and prolactin in CSF and plasma were significantly elevated during treatment. No effects on concentrations of MOPEG or 5-HIAA were observed. The biochemical data indicate that clinical doses of sulpiride blocked dopamine receptors in the nigrostriatal pathway as well as in the tuberoinfundibular system. Treatment with sulpiride was associated with marked reductions in psychotic morbidity.
Authors:
L Bjerkenstedt; C Härnryd; G Sedval
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Psychopharmacology     Volume:  64     ISSN:  0033-3158     ISO Abbreviation:  Psychopharmacology (Berl.)     Publication Date:  1979 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1979-12-27     Completed Date:  1979-12-27     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7608025     Medline TA:  Psychopharmacology (Berl)     Country:  GERMANY, WEST    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  135-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Biogenic Amines / cerebrospinal fluid*
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Prolactin / blood,  cerebrospinal fluid
Psychotic Disorders / metabolism*
Sulpiride / adverse effects,  blood,  pharmacology*
Time Factors
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Biogenic Amines; 15676-16-1/Sulpiride; 9002-62-4/Prolactin

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