SummaryThe roles of N- Methyl –D- Aspartate receptor in the processing of nociception has led to renewed clinical interest in ketamine, an antagonist of NMDA receptor. Low-dose ketamine had been reported to possess analgesic effect though the paucity and inconsistency of such data have called for direct evaluation of this claim. This study therefore explored the analgesic effect of a sub-psychotomimetic dose of ketamine (SPDK), evaluated such effect on morphine- and diclofenac-induced analgesia and determined its possible neuronal mechanism of analgesia. Mice weighing between 18-25 g were randomly distributed into two major groups consisting of Group 1 and 2 which were used for the assessment of analgesic effect and determination of neuronal mechanism of 1 mg/kg ketamine using the hot plate model; and the formalin-induced pain model respectively. Data were presented as mean ± standard error of mean SEM and analyzed using ANOVA followed by post-hoc analysis (StudentNewman-Keuls) and P < 0.05 was set as an accepted level of significance. The SPDK induced significant analgesia in the hot plate model but caused allodynia in the formalin-induced pain model. In addition, SPDK potentiated morphine-induced and diclofenac-induced analgesia in both the hot plate and formalin tests, while naloxone significantly blocked its analgesic effect at 90 minutes post-administration in the hot plate test. This study showed that SPDK induced analgesia in the acute pain model but aggravated pain in the chronic model. It also potentiated both morphine and diclofenac-induced analgesia possibly mediated through modulation of opioidergic pathway in mice.Keywords: Sub-Psychotomimetic Dose, Ketamine, morphine, diclofenac, allodynia, hot plate model, formalininduced pain model, NMDA receptors, opioidergic pathway Resume Les roles du recepteur N-Methyl-D-Aspartate dans le traitement de la nociception ont suscite un regain d’interet clinique pour la ketamine, un antagoniste du recepteur NMDA. La ketamine a faible dose aurait eu un effet analgesique, bien que la rarete et le manque de coherence de ces donnees appellent une evaluation directe de cette affirmation. Cette etude a donc explore l’effet analgesique d’une dose sous-psychotomimetique de ketamine (SPDK), evalue cet effet sur l’analgesie induite par la morphine et le diclofenac et determine son mecanisme neuronal potentiel d’analgesie. Des souris pesant entre 18 et 25 g ont ete reparties de maniere aleatoire dans deux groupes principaux composes des groupes 1 et 2, qui ont ete utilises pour evaluer l’effet analgesique et determiner le mecanisme neuronal de 1 mg / kg de ketamine a l’aide du modele a plaque chauffante; et le modele de douleur induite par la formaline respectivement. Les donnees ont ete presentees en tant que moyenne ± erreur type de l’ESM moyenne et analysees a l’aide d’une ANOVA suivie d’une analyse post-hoc (Student-Newman-Keuls) et p < 0,05 a ete defini comme un niveau de signification accepte. La SPDK a
{"title":"Ketamine induced analgesia in mice at sub-psychotomimetic dose","authors":"S. Atunwa, O. I. Adeyemi, A. R. Owolabi","doi":"10.4314/WAJPDR.V32I1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/WAJPDR.V32I1","url":null,"abstract":"SummaryThe roles of N- Methyl –D- Aspartate receptor in the processing of nociception has led to renewed clinical interest in ketamine, an antagonist of NMDA receptor. Low-dose ketamine had been reported to possess analgesic effect though the paucity and inconsistency of such data have called for direct evaluation of this claim. This study therefore explored the analgesic effect of a sub-psychotomimetic dose of ketamine (SPDK), evaluated such effect on morphine- and diclofenac-induced analgesia and determined its possible neuronal mechanism of analgesia. Mice weighing between 18-25 g were randomly distributed into two major groups consisting of Group 1 and 2 which were used for the assessment of analgesic effect and determination of neuronal mechanism of 1 mg/kg ketamine using the hot plate model; and the formalin-induced pain model respectively. Data were presented as mean ± standard error of mean SEM and analyzed using ANOVA followed by post-hoc analysis (StudentNewman-Keuls) and P < 0.05 was set as an accepted level of significance. The SPDK induced significant analgesia in the hot plate model but caused allodynia in the formalin-induced pain model. In addition, SPDK potentiated morphine-induced and diclofenac-induced analgesia in both the hot plate and formalin tests, while naloxone significantly blocked its analgesic effect at 90 minutes post-administration in the hot plate test. This study showed that SPDK induced analgesia in the acute pain model but aggravated pain in the chronic model. It also potentiated both morphine and diclofenac-induced analgesia possibly mediated through modulation of opioidergic pathway in mice.Keywords: Sub-Psychotomimetic Dose, Ketamine, morphine, diclofenac, allodynia, hot plate model, formalininduced pain model, NMDA receptors, opioidergic pathway Resume Les roles du recepteur N-Methyl-D-Aspartate dans le traitement de la nociception ont suscite un regain d’interet clinique pour la ketamine, un antagoniste du recepteur NMDA. La ketamine a faible dose aurait eu un effet analgesique, bien que la rarete et le manque de coherence de ces donnees appellent une evaluation directe de cette affirmation. Cette etude a donc explore l’effet analgesique d’une dose sous-psychotomimetique de ketamine (SPDK), evalue cet effet sur l’analgesie induite par la morphine et le diclofenac et determine son mecanisme neuronal potentiel d’analgesie. Des souris pesant entre 18 et 25 g ont ete reparties de maniere aleatoire dans deux groupes principaux composes des groupes 1 et 2, qui ont ete utilises pour evaluer l’effet analgesique et determiner le mecanisme neuronal de 1 mg / kg de ketamine a l’aide du modele a plaque chauffante; et le modele de douleur induite par la formaline respectivement. Les donnees ont ete presentees en tant que moyenne ± erreur type de l’ESM moyenne et analysees a l’aide d’une ANOVA suivie d’une analyse post-hoc (Student-Newman-Keuls) et p < 0,05 a ete defini comme un niveau de signification accepte. La SPDK a","PeriodicalId":23624,"journal":{"name":"West African journal of pharmacology and drug research","volume":"154 1","pages":"30-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73990017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of Newbouldia leavis in alloxan-induced diabetes in albino rats","authors":"J. Bosha, V. M. Ahur, I. Asuzu","doi":"10.4314/WAJPDR.V31I1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/WAJPDR.V31I1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23624,"journal":{"name":"West African journal of pharmacology and drug research","volume":"22 3","pages":"14-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72588802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Omontese, A. A. Adewuyi, P. Rekwot, A. I. Nwannenna, W. O. Echekwu
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of oxytocin (OX) administration on conception rates in does. Red Sokoto (RS) does (n = 38) were equally allocated into 2 groups; I: does treated with prostaglandin plus normal saline (PGNS) and II: does treated with prostaglandin plus oxytocin (PGOX). Does were observed for standing oestrus behaviour and bred naturally using sexually active bucks. Results showed that oestrus response, conception and kidding rates were higher in the PGOX (73.7 %, 85.7 % and 58.3 %) than PGNS (63.2 %, 75.0 % and 55.6 %). Interval to onset of oestrus, duration of oestrus did not differ significantly (P < 0.05) between groups. We conclude that administration of oxytocin concurrent with prostaglandin F 2a enhanced oestrus response, conception and kidding rates of Red Sokoto does. Keywords : Red Sokoto does, oestrus, conception, kidding, oxytocin, prostaglandin F 2a L’objectif de cette etude etait d’evaluer les effets de l’ocytocine (OX) l’administration sur les taux de conception en fait. Red Sokoto (RS) (n = 38) ont ete egalement alloues en 2 groupes; I: ne traite avec prostaglandine ainsi une solution saline normale (PGNS) et II: ne traite avec la prostaglandine ainsi que l’ocytocine (PGOX). Est-ce que ont ete observes pour s’etre comportement de l’oestrus et eleves naturellement en utilisant mâles sexuellement actifs. Oestrus reponse, conception et kidding les taux etaient plus eleves dans le PGOX (73,7%, 85,7% et 58,3%) que PGNS (63,2%, 75,0% et 55,6%). Intervalle de debut de l’oestrus, la duree de l’oestrus ne differait pas significativement (P <0,05) entre les groupes. Nous concluons que l’administration d’ocytocine en meme temps que la prostaglandine F2a amelioree reponse, conception et kidding taux oestrus de Red Sokoto fait. Mots-cles : Red Sokoto fait, oestrus, conception, plaisante, l’ocytocine, la prostaglandine F2a
本研究的目的是评估催产素(OX)的管理对受孕率的影响。红Sokoto (RS)犬(n = 38)平均分为两组;I:前列腺素加生理盐水(PGNS)治疗,II:前列腺素加催产素(PGOX)治疗。研究人员观察到雌鹿的站立发情行为,并利用性活跃的雄鹿自然繁殖。结果显示,PGOX组的发情反应、受孕率和开玩笑率分别为73.7%、85.7%和58.3%,高于PGNS组(63.2%、75.0%和55.6%)。发情间隔、发情持续时间组间差异无统计学意义(P < 0.05)。我们得出结论,催产素与前列腺素f2a同时使用可提高红索科托犬的发情反应、受孕率和开玩笑率。关键词:红索科托,发情,受孕,受孕,催产素,前列腺素f2a,目标,实验,实验,评估,细胞素(OX)的效果,给药,受孕后的结果。红索科托(RS) (n = 38),平均分为两组;1:新特级平均前列腺素ainsi单一生理盐水(PGNS)和II:新特级平均前列腺素ainsi单一细胞素(PGOX)。Est-ce que ont ete observements pour s 'etre comement de l ' estrus et eleves自然元素和实用的mles性元素活动。发情期反应、受孕和受孕均比PGOX(73,7%、85,7%和58,3%)和PGNS(63,2%、75,0%和55,6%)有明显差异。发情初期间隔、发情期间隔在两组间差异有统计学意义(P < 0.05)。目前的结论是,前列腺素F2a可改善红索科托病的反应、受孕和发情。motes -cles: Red Sokoto fait,发情,受孕,plaisante, l 'ocytocine, la前列腺素F2a
{"title":"Effects of oxytocin on fertility of red sokoto goats treated with prostaglandin f 2á","authors":"B. Omontese, A. A. Adewuyi, P. Rekwot, A. I. Nwannenna, W. O. Echekwu","doi":"10.4314/WAJPDR.V30I1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/WAJPDR.V30I1","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of oxytocin (OX) administration on conception rates in does. Red Sokoto (RS) does (n = 38) were equally allocated into 2 groups; I: does treated with prostaglandin plus normal saline (PGNS) and II: does treated with prostaglandin plus oxytocin (PGOX). Does were observed for standing oestrus behaviour and bred naturally using sexually active bucks. Results showed that oestrus response, conception and kidding rates were higher in the PGOX (73.7 %, 85.7 % and 58.3 %) than PGNS (63.2 %, 75.0 % and 55.6 %). Interval to onset of oestrus, duration of oestrus did not differ significantly (P < 0.05) between groups. We conclude that administration of oxytocin concurrent with prostaglandin F 2a enhanced oestrus response, conception and kidding rates of Red Sokoto does. Keywords : Red Sokoto does, oestrus, conception, kidding, oxytocin, prostaglandin F 2a L’objectif de cette etude etait d’evaluer les effets de l’ocytocine (OX) l’administration sur les taux de conception en fait. Red Sokoto (RS) (n = 38) ont ete egalement alloues en 2 groupes; I: ne traite avec prostaglandine ainsi une solution saline normale (PGNS) et II: ne traite avec la prostaglandine ainsi que l’ocytocine (PGOX). Est-ce que ont ete observes pour s’etre comportement de l’oestrus et eleves naturellement en utilisant mâles sexuellement actifs. Oestrus reponse, conception et kidding les taux etaient plus eleves dans le PGOX (73,7%, 85,7% et 58,3%) que PGNS (63,2%, 75,0% et 55,6%). Intervalle de debut de l’oestrus, la duree de l’oestrus ne differait pas significativement (P <0,05) entre les groupes. Nous concluons que l’administration d’ocytocine en meme temps que la prostaglandine F2a amelioree reponse, conception et kidding taux oestrus de Red Sokoto fait. Mots-cles : Red Sokoto fait, oestrus, conception, plaisante, l’ocytocine, la prostaglandine F2a","PeriodicalId":23624,"journal":{"name":"West African journal of pharmacology and drug research","volume":"5 1","pages":"28-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75767634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The aim of this study was to investigate the validity of antiseizure claims of Ficus thonningii (FT) leaves by some people in Nigeria. Hydro-ethanol leaf extract of FT was obtained by hot extraction and the LD 50 value was determined using Lorke’s method. Pentylenetetrazole, maximal electroshock and pilocarpine seizure models were employed to assess the antiseizure activity of the extract using Swiss albino mice. The acute toxicity test showed the extract to be fairly safe with LD 50 of 2154 mg/kg. The extract offered protection against pentylenetetrazole and pilocarpine-induced seizures at doses of 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg body weight but did not protect mice with maximal electroshock seizures. The observed antiseizure effect of the extract in pentylenetetrazole and pilocarpine seizure models could be due to stimulation of GABA-mediated inhibition in the brain and/or blockade of glutamatergic neurotransmission mediated by N-methyl-D-aspartate. Ficus thonningii leaf is therefore a potential source of drug for management of epilepsy. Keywords: Seizures, antiseizure, Ficus thonningii leaf extract, albino mice
本研究的目的是调查一些人在尼日利亚声称的抗癫痫的有效性。采用热萃取法得到牛蒡叶的氢乙醇提取物,用洛克法测定其ld50值。采用戊四唑、最大电休克和匹罗卡品癫痫模型对瑞士白化小鼠进行抗癫痫作用评价。急性毒性试验表明,提取物的ld50为2154 mg/kg,相当安全。在剂量为200 mg/kg和400 mg/kg体重时,该提取物对戊四唑和匹罗卡品诱导的癫痫发作有保护作用,但对小鼠的最大电击发作没有保护作用。在戊四唑和匹罗卡平癫痫模型中观察到的抗癫痫作用可能是由于刺激gaba介导的脑抑制和/或阻断n -甲基- d -天冬氨酸介导的谷氨酸能神经传递。因此,梧桐叶是治疗癫痫的潜在药物来源。关键词:癫痫,抗癫痫,梧桐叶提取物,白化小鼠
{"title":"Antiseizure Activity of Hydro-Ethanol Leaf Extract of Ficus Thonningh in Albino Mice","authors":"Lc Chubiyojo, F. Okwuasaba, F. Gberindyer","doi":"10.4314/WAJPDR.V29I0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/WAJPDR.V29I0","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study was to investigate the validity of antiseizure claims of Ficus thonningii (FT) leaves by some people in Nigeria. Hydro-ethanol leaf extract of FT was obtained by hot extraction and the LD 50 value was determined using Lorke’s method. Pentylenetetrazole, maximal electroshock and pilocarpine seizure models were employed to assess the antiseizure activity of the extract using Swiss albino mice. The acute toxicity test showed the extract to be fairly safe with LD 50 of 2154 mg/kg. The extract offered protection against pentylenetetrazole and pilocarpine-induced seizures at doses of 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg body weight but did not protect mice with maximal electroshock seizures. The observed antiseizure effect of the extract in pentylenetetrazole and pilocarpine seizure models could be due to stimulation of GABA-mediated inhibition in the brain and/or blockade of glutamatergic neurotransmission mediated by N-methyl-D-aspartate. Ficus thonningii leaf is therefore a potential source of drug for management of epilepsy. Keywords: Seizures, antiseizure, Ficus thonningii leaf extract, albino mice","PeriodicalId":23624,"journal":{"name":"West African journal of pharmacology and drug research","volume":"59 1","pages":"12-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82784375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2011-09-28DOI: 10.4314/WAJPDR.V26I1.70060
S. E. Oriaifo, E. Omogbai
The effects on down-stream signalling and neuroplasticity are the ways the actions of the presently-used antidepressants, the tricarboxylic acids (TCAs) and the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are enhanced and effected. The present study aims to determine whether the actions of the calcium channel blocker, nifedipine, and the loop diuretics, furosemide and bumetanide are enhanced on chronic administration in the forced swim (FST) model of depression in mice. Six groups (six mice in each group) of male albino mice (25-40g) were used. They were housed in a soundproof laboratory and allowed food and water ad libitum in labeled metal cages. Respective groups were pretreated with 5mg/kg of nifedipine, 10mg/kg of imipramine, 5mg/kg of sertraline, 2.5mg/kg of bumetanide and 10mg/kg of furosemide daily intra-peritoneally for 30 days. A control group received 0.25ml of placebo daily for 30 days. On the test days (Day 1, 15 and 31), the doses were gicen but those on furosemide received 100mg/ kg and the bumetanide group received 75mg/kg intra-peritoneally. Experiment using the forced swim test was then used to evaluate their effect on the prolongation of onset of the period of immobility in mice.The compounds enhanced the prolongation of period of onset of immobility over the acute treatment significantly (F(5,30)= 20.35; (p sertraline>nifedipine> furosemide>bumetanide. Keywords: FST, imipramine, sertraline, nifedipine, furosemide, bumetanide, chronic.
{"title":"The Antidepressant-Like Actions of Furosemide, Bumetanide and Nifedipine in the Forced Swim Test in Mice","authors":"S. E. Oriaifo, E. Omogbai","doi":"10.4314/WAJPDR.V26I1.70060","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/WAJPDR.V26I1.70060","url":null,"abstract":"The effects on down-stream signalling and neuroplasticity are the ways the actions of the presently-used antidepressants, the tricarboxylic acids (TCAs) and the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are enhanced and effected. The present study aims to determine whether the actions of the calcium channel blocker, nifedipine, and the loop diuretics, furosemide and bumetanide are enhanced on chronic administration in the forced swim (FST) model of depression in mice. Six groups (six mice in each group) of male albino mice (25-40g) were used. They were housed in a soundproof laboratory and allowed food and water ad libitum in labeled metal cages. Respective groups were pretreated with 5mg/kg of nifedipine, 10mg/kg of imipramine, 5mg/kg of sertraline, 2.5mg/kg of bumetanide and 10mg/kg of furosemide daily intra-peritoneally for 30 days. A control group received 0.25ml of placebo daily for 30 days. On the test days (Day 1, 15 and 31), the doses were gicen but those on furosemide received 100mg/ kg and the bumetanide group received 75mg/kg intra-peritoneally. Experiment using the forced swim test was then used to evaluate their effect on the prolongation of onset of the period of immobility in mice.The compounds enhanced the prolongation of period of onset of immobility over the acute treatment significantly (F(5,30)= 20.35; (p sertraline>nifedipine> furosemide>bumetanide. Keywords: FST, imipramine, sertraline, nifedipine, furosemide, bumetanide, chronic.","PeriodicalId":23624,"journal":{"name":"West African journal of pharmacology and drug research","volume":"49 1","pages":"43-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86334471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2011-09-28DOI: 10.4314/WAJPDR.V26I1.70062
A. Iyanda, F. Adeniyi
A number of therapeutic agents are known to alter serum trace element levels with dangerous consequences. An earlier study had demonstrated significant alteration in the levels of some trace elements in male rats dosed with paracetamol/methionine. This study is designed to compare serum element presentation at the 4th hour (peak of absorption) with the 16th hour (peak of toxicity) so as to establish how early in the course of paracetamol exposure trace element alteration takes place. This is because essential trace elements take part not only in the process of cell division but in DNA repair system as well, DNA repair system prevents mutation. And because cell division is a continuous process and has been described to be characterized by at least one spontaneous mutation per a million cell divisions, then it becomes expedient to carry out a study of this nature. Eight female Wistar rats per group were used for the study. They were administered with different doses of paracetamol/methionine (5:1) ranging from 350-5000 mg/kg bw. Results indicate that trace element alterations commenced as early as the 4th hour, with these alterations lasting till the end of the 16th hour in both paracetamol & paracetamol/methionine groups at most levels of exposure. Although studies had indicated that addition of methionine to paracetamol may ensure tissue protection even at toxic doses, evidence from this study suggests that it may not prevent trace element alteration, a situation capable of rendering genes to be susceptible to mutation and provoking oxidative stress-induced diseases. Key words: paracetamol; peak; absorption; toxicity; trace elements; Wistar rats
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Pub Date : 2011-09-28DOI: 10.4314/WAJPDR.V26I1.70057
O. Ogunleye, A. Adebayo, A. Adebiyi, Co Falade, Falase Ao
Angiotensin converting enzyme Inhibitors are often used in sub-optimal doses among Nigerian hypertensive patients and others at high risk of cardiovascular events because of concerns of tolerability or high cost of sustaining therapy. In an open randomized comparative trial, blood pressure lowering effects and safety of high doses of ramipril titrated over a 3 to 12 week period was compared with that of felodipine extended release (ER). Sixty patients with mild to moderate primary hypertension were randomized to receive ramipril (RP) or felodipine ER (FER) in a four phase stepped care trial of 3 weeks interval each. RP or FER was started at a dose of 5mg daily and then increased in subsequent phases according to responses. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) was added as required. Hematological and biochemical parameters and adverse effects were monitored.Monotherapy of FER was significantly more effective than RP in lowering blood pressure (88% FER vs. 7% RP, r= 0.020). 92% of patients treated with RP required addition of HCT (25-50mg) to achieve satisfactory blood pressure control. FER produced significantly higher mean reduction in blood pressure at the ends of weeks 3 and 6 of treatment but comparable mean changes at the end of study period. Both drugs were safe and well tolerated. Ramipril is safe at high doses of 10mg daily in black Nigerian patients with mild to moderate hypertension when titrated over an appropriate period of time and it produces comparative blood pressure lowering effects as 10mg felodipine when used in combination with 25-50mg hydrochlorothiazide. Key words: Ramipril, high doses, felodipine ER, hypertension, blacks.
血管紧张素转换酶抑制剂通常在尼日利亚高血压患者和其他心血管事件高风险患者中以次优剂量使用,因为考虑到耐受性或维持治疗的高成本。在一项开放的随机对照试验中,与非洛地平缓释片(ER)相比,高剂量雷米普利3 - 12周的降血压效果和安全性进行了比较。60例轻中度原发性高血压患者随机接受雷米普利(RP)或非洛地平ER (FER)的四期分步护理试验,每期间隔3周。RP或FER以每天5mg的剂量开始,然后根据反应在随后的阶段增加剂量。根据需要加入氢氯噻嗪(HCT)。监测血液学和生化指标及不良反应。FER单药治疗在降低血压方面明显优于RP (88% FER vs 7% RP, r= 0.020)。92%接受RP治疗的患者需要添加HCT (25-50mg)以达到满意的血压控制。在治疗第3周和第6周结束时,FER产生了显著更高的平均血压下降,但在研究期结束时的平均变化可比较。两种药物都是安全且耐受性良好的。雷米普利在高剂量(每日10mg)的情况下对尼日利亚黑人轻中度高血压患者是安全的,在适当的时间内进行滴定,当与25-50mg氢氯噻嗪联合使用时,它产生的降压效果与10mg非洛地平相当。关键词:雷米普利,大剂量,非洛地平ER,高血压,黑人
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Pub Date : 2011-09-28DOI: 10.4314/WAJPDR.V26I1.70055
Patrick Amoateng, D. Kumah, G. Koffuor
The palmyra palm, sometimes called the African fan palm, Borassus aethiopum , is an important food source in Ghana and other African countries. The present study was aimed at investigating the possible antioxidant properties of the aqueous fruit extract of this plant. The total phenolic content was assessed by the Folin-Ciocalteau assay, the antioxidant capacity assayed by the phosphomolydbenum method whereas the antioxidant activity was measured by the ability of the extract to scavenge DPPH (1, 1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl) radicals. Also, the ability of the extract to inhibit lipid peroxidation was established using the linoleic acid autoxidation assay. The results indicate that the extract (0.1-10 mg/ml) contains phenolic compounds which may be responsible for the antioxidant properties since the coefficient of correlation between the total phenolic content and the total antioxidant capacity was high (r 2 =0.9912). The n-propyl gallate (0.001-0.03 mg/ml), a reference antioxidant and the extract exhibited concentration-dependent free radical scavenging activity. The extract also inhibited concentration dependently the lipid peroxidation of linoleic acid. These findings suggest that the fruit extract of Borassus aethiopum contains antioxidant principles and its use as health supplement in alleviating oxidative stress can be exploited. Key words: Borassus aethiopum , Folin-Ciocalteau, phosphomolydbenum, 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, n-propyl gallate.
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Pub Date : 2011-09-28DOI: 10.4314/WAJPDR.V26I1.70061
T. F. Ngueguim, N. Tabi, D. P. D. Dzeufietv, A. Dongmo, P. Kamtchouing, T. Dimo
The antidiabetic and antioxidant effect of ethyl acetate extract of Terminalia superba (combretaceae) was investigated in streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced type 2 diabetes. Diabetes was induced in adult male wistar rats by intraperitoneal injection of 110 mg/kg of nicotinamide, 15 min before an intravenous injection of 65 mg/kg of streptozotocin. The effects of the plant extract were evaluated on serum glucose, lipid profile, some parameters of oxidative stress, hepatic and renal function. The effects of plant extract on blood pressure were also monitored. Daily administration of the plant extract provoked a significant (P< 0.01) dose dependent reduction in serum glucose levels. At the end of treatment the percentages of reduction were 34.10% and 42.02% at the doses of 75 and 150 mg/kg respectively. Oral administration of the plant extract for 28 days showed a significant improvement in lipid profile and a significant reduction of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Treatment with the plant extract significantly provoked a reduction of aorta, liver and kidney malondialdehyde, and induced a significant improvement in reduced glutathione, superoxide dismutase activity when compared with diabetic control. Blood pressure measurement revealed that, at all doses (75 mg/kg and 150 mg/kg), the plant extract prevented (15.33% and 15.39% of reduction) the rise in mean blood pressure observed in diabetic control rats. These results suggest that ethyl acetate extract of T. superba lowers blood glucose and hyperlipidemia, prevents oxidative stress and reduces blood pressure in diabetic conditions, thus justify its traditional use for the management of diabetes and hypertension. Keywords: Antidiabetic, antioxidant, streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced diabetes , Terminalia superba
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Pub Date : 2011-09-28DOI: 10.4314/WAJPDR.V26I1.70058
Oc Koroye, I. Siminialayi, E. Etebu
The transparent gel of Aloe vera has been used as a nutritional supplement and herbal remedy for centuries. It is claimed to have several therapeutic properties but there is little scientific evidence of its effectiveness and safety. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of GNLD’s Aloe vera plus on the liver of rats. Eighty apparently healthy, adult Wistar albino rats were divided into five groups, three of which given three different doses of Aloe vera plus twice a day for 14, 28 and 42 days. One of the groups served as control and another was given Aloe vera plus for 28 days, following which the drug was withdrawn for another 28 days. The animals were sacrificed at the end of the experiment. Blood samples and the livers were collected for liver enzyme estimation and histopathological analysis. We found a significant elevation of all the liver enzymes after 14 and 28 days of administration of Aloe vera plus and upon withdrawal of the drug for 28 days, the enzyme levels returned to normal values. The histopathological analysis revealed a number of toxic effects, including portal triditis, myxoid degeneration, intracytoplasmic vacuolization , intraparenchymal haemorrhage and hepatic necrosis. Aloe vera plus caused a time- but not dose-dependent hepatotoxicity which recommends the need for more stringent regulation by food and drug regulatory authorities to ascertain its effectiveness and safety. Keywords: GNLD, Aloe vera plus, pharmacovigilance, Liver enzymes, Histopathology, Rats
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