Table 3.
Comparison of potassium concentration (mEq/L) between different amounts of PO in acute water deprivation
| Groups Duration (h) | Control | PO 50 (mg/kg) | PO 100 (mg/kg) | PO 200 (mg/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.66±0.43 | 5.66±0.27& | 5.67±0.37# | 3.67±0.39 |
| 12 | 8.33±0.24 | 7.33±0.44 | 7.67±0.31 | 7.67±0.21 |
| 24 | 10.33±0.22 | 9±0.18 | 7.67±0.33$ | 7.67±0.34& |
| 36 | 11±0.07 | 9.33±0.32& $ | 8.33±0.3# $ | 8.33±0.6# & |
* Within row, * shows control rats; # shows PO 50 (mg/kg); & shows PO 100 (mg/kg) and $ shows PO 200 (mg/kg). Symbols show the differences between groups in desired times. Data are expressed as mean±SD.