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O baclofeno determina alterações histológicas sobre a medula espinal e meninges de coelhos?

Authors: Vital, Roberto Bezerra;

O baclofeno determina alterações histológicas sobre a medula espinal e meninges de coelhos?

Abstract

Spasticity leads to a reduced quality of life, functional capacity limitations, and changes in the psychosocial well-being of an individual. Baclofen is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that is used in the treatment of spasticity and is an analog of gammaamino-butyric acid. Its administration via the subarachnoid route allows the use of small doses, thus minimizing adverse effects. The aim of the study was to determine the effects of administration of a single dose of baclofen into the subarachnoid space of rabbits, on the spinal cord and meninges. Methods: The rabbits were divided into three groups. The first group (G1) was injected with saline solution. The second and third groups (G2 and G3) received 100 and 200 μg of baclofen in the subarachnoid space, respectively. Histological analysis of the meninges and spinal cord in rabbits was subsequently performed. The present findings showed that baclofen, regardless of the administered dose, caused damage to the nerve tissue and meninges in 20% (n = 8) of the tested rabbits. The histological changes were predominantly observed in the posterior portion of the meninges. We conclude that, in this rabbit experimental model, baclofen caused an inflammatory reaction in the nervous tissue and meninges.

A espasticidade leva a perda na qualidade de vida, capacidade funcional do indivíduo e a alterações psicossociais. O baclofeno é fármaco relaxante muscular de ação central, utilizado no tratamento da espasticidade e é substância análoga ao ácido gama amino-butírico (GABA). Sua administração por via subaracnoidea permite que doses pequenas sejam utilizadas, minimizando efeitos adversos. A pesquisa consistiu em determinar os efeitos da administração de baclofeno em dose única, no espaço subaracnoideo de coelhos, sobre a medula espinal e as meninges. Foram utilizados coelhos, divididos em três grupos: G1, G2 e G3, com injeção no espaço subaracnoideo de soro fisiológico, baclofeno 100 μg e 200 μg respectivamente. Posteriormente foram realizadas as análises histológicas das meninges e medula dos coelhos. Os resultados da presente pesquisa mostram que o baclofeno, independe da dose administrada, causou lesão de tecido nervoso e de meninges em 20% (n=8) dos coelhos estudados. As alterações histológicas foram predominantemente observadas na região posterior das meninges. Podemos concluir que neste modelo experimental em coelhos o baclofeno desencadeou reação inflamatória no tecido nervoso e nas meninges.

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Pós-graduação em Anestesiologia - FMB

Fapesp 2011/ 22262-1

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Brazil
Keywords

espasticidade muscular, baclofeno, baclofen, síndromes neurotóxicas, neurotoxicity syndromes, muscle spasticity

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