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The precautionary role of Ajwa date on hepatotoxicity induced by anti- tubercular drugs
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Muhammad Shahzad Farooq Department of Biochemistry, Abwa Medical College, Faisalabad Pakistan
Sadia Majeed Department of Pharmacology, Continental Medical College, Lahore Pakistan
Rukhshan Khurshid Department of Biochemistry, Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Saima Tabassum Department of Physiology, Niazi Medical & Dental College, Sargodha Pakistan
Bushra Shaheen Department of Biochemistry, Abwa Medical College, Faisalabad Pakistan
Huma Ashraf Department of Biochemistry, CMH Medical & Dental College, Lahore Pakistan
Abstract
Background: Anti-tubercular drugs are known to causes hepatic injury, leading to stop the medical treatment by people globally. Ajwa data as herbal medicine may help in hepatic recovery. Objective: To find the precautionary of Ajwa date on hepatotoxicity induced by anti-tubercular drugs in rabbits. Study Design: Experimental study. Settings: Department of Pharmacology, Post Graduate Medical Institute, Lahore Pakistan. Duration: One year from June 2018-June 2019. Methods: Thirty rabbits were divided into five groups (A, B, C, D & E). Two groups (A, B) were on normal diet and drugs. Three groups (C, D & E) were on drug + Ajwa(seed/flesh) for 14 days. Hepatotoxicity was confirmed by liver enzymes (ALT & AST) and by histopathology of liver tissue. Results: Level of ALT and AST were in normal limits in all groups at the start of experiment. Significant hepatotoxicity was seen after 2 weeks of orally given INH and rifampicin in group B as compared to healthy control group A. Using of Ajwa date during the same period decreased the high levels of enzymes in groups C, D and E and brings liver function normal like healthy controls. Histological findings showed that after the administration of Ajwa, its flesh and powder, the changes of liver structure like degeneration, steatosis, necrosis etc. are relieved. Conclusion: Co-administration of Ajwa date along with its constituents are parallel and effective in reducing isoniazid and rifampicin induced hepatotoxicity.
Publication Details
Page(s) 367-371
DOI 10.29054/APMC/2023.1366
Published Journal: Annals of Punjab Medical College, Volume: 17, Issue: 3, Year: 2023
Keywords
Liver enzymes Liver injury Antitubercular drug Ajwa date
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