The effects of morphine and verapamil have been assessed on the gastrointestinal propulsion of charcoal meal and egg yolk-induced gall bladder emptying in mice. Each drug significantly inhibited these functions. In combination, an additive effect was seen on the inhibition of gastrointestinal transit, whilst verapamil potentiated the morphine-induced inhibition of gall bladder emptying. It is concluded that calcium ion channel antagonists may potentiate the activity of opiate drugs.
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