Table 1

Effects of NMDA receptor antagonists on the weight changes produced by saline (instead of naloxone) injection in morphine-dependent rats

DizocilpineDose (mg/kg)Vehicle0.1
Weight loss0.2  ± 0.4−1.8  ± 0.41-a
n 8 8
d-CPPeneDose (mg/kg)Vehicle10
Weight loss0.9  ± 0.3−5.5  ± 1.01-a
n 8 8
MemantineDose (mg/kg)Vehicle30
Weight loss0.1  ± 0.2−2.1  ± 0.51-a
n 8 8
EliprodilDose (mg/kg)Vehicle30
Weight loss1.2  ± 0.60.0  ± 0.3
n 8 8
ACEA-1021Dose (mg/kg)Vehicle50
Weight loss0.7  ± 0.30.2  ± 0.5
n 7 7

Mean (±S.E.M.) body weight change (% from baseline) after the administration of saline (s.c.) with i.p. NMDA receptor antagonists.

  • 1-a P < .05 (Wilcoxon’s test), compared with Vehicle tests.