Use of argon gas to make an inhalable medicament for preventing or treating neuro-intoxication in humans, e.g. drug, tobacco or alcohol addiction

摘要

Argon gas is used to make an inhalable medicament for preventing or treating neuro-intoxication in humans. An independent claim is also included for a gas mixture containing argon as an inhalable medicament for preventing or treating neuro-intoxication in humans. ACTIVITY : Antiaddictive; Antismoking; Antialcoholic; Cerebroprotective; Neuroprotective; Nootropic; Antiparkinsonian; Anticonvulsant; Tranquilizer; Neuroleptic. The locomotor activity of rats pretreated with d-amphetamine (1 mg/kg), then exposed to an atmosphere of 75% argon and 25% oxygen and then challenged with d-amphetamine (1 mg/kg) was about 900 actimetric units, compared with about 1500 units for pretreated with d-amphetamine (1 mg/kg), then exposed to an air atmosphere and then challenged with d-amphetamine (1 mg/kg). MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given.