Table 1.
Effects of MHAE on the renal function test in rats
| Dose | Sodium (mmol/L) | Potassium (mmol/L) | Chloride (mmol/L) | CO2 (mmol/L) | Anion gap (mmol/L) | Urea (mmol/L) | Creatinine (µmol/L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle (10% Tween 20) | 141.87±1.17 | 4.91±0.26 | 104.77±1.42 | 24.08±1.13 | 18.19±0.90 | 5.55±0.68 | 32.35±1.33 |
| MHAE (2 g/kg) | 143.12±1.25 | 5.28±0.18 | 105.59±1.28 | 22.68±1.15 | 18.48±0.85 | 6.23±0.74 | 34.26±1.40 |
| MHAE (5 g/kg) | 139.23±0.40 | 5.33±0.29 | 104.28±0.16 | 23.11±0.89 | 18.14±0.75 | 5.67±0.43 | 35.02±1.31 |
Notes: Values are expressed as the mean ± SEM. There are no statistically significant differences between the measurements of the different groups. Significance was set at P<0.05.
Abbreviations: MHAE, hydroalcoholic extract of Monolluma quadrangula; SEM, standard error of the mean.