Table 1. Results of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels.
Parameters | BUN (mg/dL) | Creatinine (mg/dL) |
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Control group | 22.00 ± 0.23c | 1.15 ± 0.04c |
Nephrotoxic drug (diclofenac sodium 50 mg/kg) | 48.65 ± 8.63a | 1.80 ± 0.18a |
Nephroprotective drug (silymarin 150 mg/kg) | 22.00 ± 0.23c | 1.15 ± 0.04c |
Aloe barbadensis 200 mg/kg | 35.80 ± 4.61b | 1.51 ± 0.16b |
Aloe barbadensis 400 mg/kg | 30.28 ± 2.74bc | 1.26 ± 0.02bc |
Aloe barbadensis 600 mg/kg | 24.60 ± 1.44c | 1.02 ± 0.04c |
mean values within a column not bearing a common superscript differ significantly (p < 0.05)