Pentylenetetrazol is a chemical compound that is commonly used in laboratories to induce seizures in animals for research purposes. It is also known as metrazol, cardiazol, and pentylenetetrazole. Metrazol and cardiazol are brand names for the compound that were used in the past for medical treatments. Pentylenetetrazole is the generic name for the compound, which is used in scientific studies to investigate brain function, epilepsy, and potential treatments for neurological disorders. Other synonyms for pentylenetetrazole include PTZ, Pentamethylenetetrazole, and Coramine-T. These synonyms allow researchers to efficiently communicate about the chemical compound without confusion.