Journal of Southern Medical University ›› 2004, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (06): 689-690,693.

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Effect of fast-acting spray for heat stroke in enhancing heat tolerance of rats

WANG Wei, TAN Xiao-mei, LIU Guo-qing   

  1. 第一军医大学中医系中药新药研究实验室, 广东, 广州, 510515
  • Online:2004-06-20 Published:2004-06-20

Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of fast-acting spray for heat stroke, a preparation of traditional Chinese drugs, in enhancing the heat tolerance in rats. Methods Thirty SD rats were randomized into 3 groups(with 10 in each group), and group A was treated with the fast-acting spray for heat stroke, group B with chlorpromazine, and group C with cool boiled water, before they were exposed to heat at 41℃ in a heat chamber with relative humidity of 70% till death. The rats’ rectal temperature was measured before and 1 h after the heat exposure, and the time when death occurred in the rats was recorded. Results In comparison with group C, the rats in groups A and B had lower rectal temperature and prolonged survival time with decrease mortality. Conclusion The fast-acting spray for heat stroke we prepared may enhance the heat tolerance of rats.

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