Effect of Verapamil on the formation of adhesions in aseptic peritonitis

Abstract

Objective. An experimental study of verapamil new properties, such as the regulation of the connective tissue formation.
Materials and мethods. The study was conducted in an aseptic inflammation of the peritoneum both on the body and cell culture in simulating haemoperitoneum in rats. The optimal dose (0,1 mg/kg body weight) for intraperitoneal verapamil administration was fixed, which did not provoke significant and reliable changes in cardio- and hemodynamics.
Results. It was revealed that verapamil injected intraperitoneally at a dose of 0,1 mg/kg demonstrates a pronounced pharmacological effect against excessive production of the connective tissue in hemoperitoneum.
Conclusion. It was proved (in vivo and in vitro) the possibility of drug-induced modulating of the proliferative drug and collagen-producing fibroblast functions by regulating the calcium metabolism in these cells with verapamil.