Abstract
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol, administered intravenously in doses of 1.0, 0.5 and 0.25 mg/kg, caused marked decrease of ventilatory response to carbon dioxide in anesthetized dogs. The drug also resulted in mild decrease of total pulmonary resistance, in marked bradycardia and in transient arterial hypotension. These results clearly demonstrate that marijuana can cause depression in the regulation of ventilation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 99-104 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Life Sciences |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jul 1976 |