Application

Reserpine has been used:to study its effect on minimal inhibitory concentration of trovafloxacin and ciprofloxacininject rats, to study its effect on behavioural parameters such as locomotion and fear/anxietyas a lock spray reference compound in lipid profiling

Biochem/physiol Actions

Reserpine is an alkaloid present in Rauwolfia species. It is useful in treating systemic hypertension, schizophrenia, psychiatric disorders and Raynaud′s syndrome. Reserpine is known to inhibit adrenaline induced-cutaneous blood vessel constriction. It diminishes the effect of hyperthyroidism on cardiovascular and nervous system.

Inhibits vesicular uptake of catecholamines and serotonin.

Features and Benefits

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Packaging

1 g in glass bottle