Effect of NR-ANX-C (a polyherbal formulation) on haloperidol induced catalepsy in albino mice

From: Indian Journal of Medical Research | Date: November 1, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Background & objectives: Use of typical antipsychotics like haloperidol in treatment of schizophrenia is associated with a high incidence of extrapyramidal side effects. In rodents, administration of haloperidol leads to the development of a behavioural state called catalepsy, in which the animal is not able to correct an externally imposed posture. In the present study we evaluated the anticataleptic efficacy of NR-ANX-C, a polyherbal formulation containing bioactives of Withania somnifera, Ocimum sanctum, Camellia sinensis, triphala and shilajit in haloperidol induced catalepsy in mice.

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