Papaverine (1-[(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl) methyl]-6,7-dimethoxyisoquinoline) and nantenine (O-methyldomesticine) are chemically related isoquinoline alkaloids displaying similar dose-dependent sedative or convulsant effects, ...

The present study investigated the anticonvulsant and convulsant profiles of nantenine, an aporphine alkaloid found in several vegetal species. At lower doses (20-50 mg/kg, i.p) the alkaloid proved to be effective in ...