Influence of Eclipta alba on serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase activity in rabbits

Authors

  • B. P. Kale Department of Pharmacology, RKDF Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Mujawar Jahir Rauf Department of Pharmacology, Dungarpur Medical College Hospital, Dungarpur, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20182496

Keywords:

Alanine aminotransferase, Eclipta alba, Paracetamol

Abstract

Background: Paracetamol is a recognized antipyretic, analgesic drug which produces hepatic necrosis in high doses. Eclipta alba elaborates a vast array of biologically active compounds that are chemically diverse and structurally complex.

Methods: Randomized open controlled experimental study Estimated levels of Serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and Hepatoprotective action of in High doses of Paracetamol on serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity.

Results: ALT in all the groups including Control group (A) was (51.8±4.56IU/L). Paracetamol treated group (B) the ALT level increased at 48 hours and continued to be high up to 60 days (136.4±20.73IU/L) then decreased to (113.7±11.35IU/L) at 90 days. AST in all the groups including Control group (A) was (22.5±1.23IU/L). Appropriate antioxidant in appropriate doses as a matter of routine whenever hepatotoxic or potentially hepatotoxic drugs are prescribed. In Paracetamol treated group (B) the AST level increased at 48 hours and continued to be high up to 60 days (99.4±9.73IU/L) then decreased to (85.4±7.39IU/L) at 90 days.

Conclusions: Appropriate antioxidant in appropriate doses as a matter of routine whenever hepatotoxic or potentially hepatotoxic drugs are prescribed.

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2018-06-22

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Kale, B. P., & Rauf, M. J. (2018). Influence of Eclipta alba on serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase activity in rabbits. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 7(7), 1243–1246. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20182496

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