The effects of short-term administration of weight reducing herbal drug (Mehzileen) on serum enzymes in common rabbits. | [Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences • 2012]

Author(s):

1. Ruqaiya Hasan: Department of Physiology, University of Karachi, Karachi – 75270, Pakistan

2. Aisha Javaid: Department of Physiology, University of Karachi, Karachi – 75270, Pakistan

3. Saqiba Fatima: Department of Physiology, University of Karachi, Karachi – 75270, Pakistan

Abstract:

In the present study the weight reducing herbal drug, Mehzileen administered orally to common rabbits Oryctolagus cuniculus in a daily dose of 20 mg/ Kg body weight for 27 days. Blood samples drawn on day 0, 3, 7, 10 and 27 respectively were used to measure serum enzymes Aspartate Amino Transferase (AST) and Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT).Both the enzymes showed reduction in the early period of drug administration then started to elevate from day 10 of treatment. However AST remained significantly lower (p

Page(s): 135-138

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Published: Journal: Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume: 8, Issue: 1, Year: 2012

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