Metrazole Definition
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Metrazole:
A pharmaceutical agent that displays activity as a central nervous system and respiratory stimulant. It is considered a non-competitive GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID antagonist. Pentylenetetrazole has been used experimentally to study seizure phenomenon and to identify pharmaceuticals that may control seizure susceptibility.Synonym: metrazol, leptazole, korazole, korazol, corazole, corazol, corasol, cardiazol, pentylenetetrazole, pentylenetetrazol, pentetrazole, pentazol, pentamethylenetetrazole.