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Table 2 Effects of the aqueous extract of V. heterophylla on urine output index and electrolytic excretion index in 24 h of urine collection

From: Diuretic and antioxidant activities of the aqueous extract of leaves of Vepris heterophylla (Engl.) R. Let (Rutaceae) in rats

Drugs (mg/kg)

Diuretic index

Na+ index

Cl− index

K+ index

n

Control

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

5

Extract

150

1.22

2.56

2.78

1.91

5

200

1.37

4.86

5.63

2.60

5

250

1.72

7.21

8.31

2.26

5

Furosémide (5 mg/kg)

1.91

5.22

5.21

1.73

5

Amiloride H. (10 mg/kg)

1.13

4.39

4.05

1.26

5

  1. n number of animals used in each group
  2. diuretic index: urine volume of test group/urine volume of control group
  3. Na+ index, sodium excretion in test group/sodium excretion in control group
  4. K− index, potassium excretion in test group/potassium excretion in control group
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BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

ISSN: 2662-7671

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