Table 2.
Effect of artesunate 45 days treatment on relative weight of liver and kidney.
| Treatment group (mg/kg/day, p.o) | Liver weight (g/100 g body weight) | Liver weight (g/100 g body weight) |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle control | 3.95 ± 0.83 | 0.89 ± 0.07 |
| Artesunate (2) | 3.46 ± 0.45ns | 0.84 ± 0.03ns |
| Artesunate (4) | 3.24 ± 0.73ns | 0.86 ± 0.04ns |
| Artesunate (8) | 2.94 ± 0.36ns | 0.76 ± 0.02ns |
n = 6. All values were ns = not significant when compared to vehicle control group.