Abstract:Tianeptine is an anti-depressant drug that also has an anti-ulcer activity. In this study, it was investigated whether or not α2-adrenoreceptors have a role in the anti-ulcer effect mechanism of tianeptine. Furthermore, we investigated both intact and adrenalectomized rats to determine whether or not the anti-ulcer activity of tianeptine is related to adrenal gland hormones involved in this mechanism. In all rats, 25 mg/kg indomethacin produced gastric ulceration. Tianeptine was administered to the indomethaci… Show more
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