A comparative study of the antihypertensive agents on serum liver enzymes ALT, AST and ALP of hypertensive and cardiac patients. | [Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences • 2012]

Author(s):

1. Aisha Javaid: Department of Physiology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Ruqaiya Hasan: Department of Physiology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Aisha Zohra: Department of Physiology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Zahir Hussain: Department of Physiology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Present study is done to compare serum Liver enzymes including Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) and Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) in hypertensive and cardiac patients. 24 patients were divided into 4 groups according to their treatment with 4 different types of antihypertensive drugs. Group I treated with Betablockers(1+1). Group II treated with ACE-Inhibitor once a day. Group III treated with Nitrates once a day. Group IV is taking Diuretics once a day. Data showed non-significant difference in serum ALT concentration in all groups. A significant rise (p

Page(s): 468-472

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Published: Journal: Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume: 8, Issue: 2, Year: 2012

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