[Influence of age and sex on the acute toxicity of two steroid anesthetics in rats].

Bruguerolle B, Mesdjian E, Valli M, Blanc M C, Jadot G, Bouyard P

C R Seances Soc Biol Fil. 1977;171(2):413-6.

During the newborn period, there is a hight increase of the acute toxicity of two steroid anaesthetics (Hydroxydione, Althesin) given by intraperitoneal route on the rat as also an influence of hormonal conditions.