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. 1963 Feb;20(1):36–55. doi: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.1963.tb01295.x

Adrenergic neurone blockade and other acute effects caused by n-benzyl-n'n”-dimethylguanidine and its ortho-chloro derivative*

A L A Boura, A F Green
PMCID: PMC1703738  PMID: 14014418

Abstract

N-Benzyl-N'N”-dimethylguanidine sulphate (BW 467C60) and its ortho-chloro derivative (BW 392C60) had adrenergic neurone blocking and sympathomimetic effects resembling those of bretylium and guanethidine in cats, dogs and monkeys, but they were more potent in blocking adrenergic mechanisms in the cat. BW 467C60 was more active than its chloro derivative. Each compound inhibited release of noradrenaline during stimulation of the splenic nerve of cats, and increased smooth muscle responses to adrenaline and noradrenaline. Pressor responses to standard doses of tyramine were also increased except when large doses of BW 467C60 or BW 392C60 were given. The adrenergic neurone block by BW 467C60 was inhibited by dopamine, cocaine and amphetamine in situations in which these amines inhibit the effects of bretylium and guanethidine. In contrast to guanethidine, BW 467C60 and BW 392C60 did not lower the pressor amine content of the iris of cats 24 hr after administration of single doses of the compounds. BW 467C60 depressed the slope of curves relating the frequency of stimuli applied to the cervical sympathetic nerves and the resulting contraction of the nictitating membrane, but the effects of the lower rates of stimulation were preferentially inhibited. Large intravenous doses of BW 467C60 and BW 392C60 blocked autonomic cholinergic mechanisms and caused neuromuscular paralysis of voluntary muscle. These effects were brief, in contrast to the adrenergic neurone blockade. Both BW 467C60 and BW 392C60 were well absorbed from the alimentary tract. In contrast to guanethidine, BW 467C60 did not cause diarrhoea in guinea-pigs.

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