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Definition of Pentylenetetrazol
1. Noun. A drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant; larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy; Metrazol is a trademark.
Exact synonyms: Metrazol, Pentamethylenetetrazol
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Definition of Pentylenetetrazol
1. Noun. A drug formerly used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Pentylenetetrazol
1. C6H10N4;a powerful stimulant to the central nervous system; has been used to cause generalised convulsion in the shock treatment of emotional states and as a respiratory stimulant; mainly used in experimental studies of seizure mechanisms. (05 Mar 2000)