Abstract
Drug-induced toxicity is the major concern in the present Era, particularly with Hepato and Nephrotoxicity. Drug- induced renal failure (RF) accounted for 20% in India. As there is an increasing number of potent therapeutics drugs like – NSAID's (Aspirin), Antibiotics, chemotherapy agents etc. Katakabeeja Yoga is mainly indicated in Prameha Chikitsa according to Yogaratnakar. Kataka (Strychnos potatorum. Linn) is Vishaghna, Ashmari, Prameha, Visha etc. Kataka - Independently have potent Antioxidant, Osmotic diuretic activity. Hence the pre- sent study was aimed to evaluate the Nephroprotective activity of Katakabeeja Yoga against Aspirin-induced Ne- phrotoxicity in Wistar rats. Katakabeeja Yoga was prepared after authenticating procured raw drugs and analyzed for preliminary physicochemical, organic and inorganic tests. Either sex Wistar rats weighing 150 – 200 g were selected and randomized into three groups (each group 6 no.) like Normal, Aspirin-induced, or Katakabeeja Yoga treated. Toxicity with Aspirin 100mg/kg orally for 15 days. In the treated group Katakabeeja yoga 0.216g (216mg) was received after administration of Aspirin for 15 days and sacrificed on the 16th day. Before and end of the study, the blood sample was collected for estimation of biomarkers like Serum Creatinine, urea and electro- lytes. The kidney was kept in a 10% formalin solution and sent for histopathology studies. Data were analyzed by one way ANOVA and Tukey's multiple post hoc procedures. The Aspirin group showed a significant rise in se- rum Creatinine, and urea followed by a decrease the urine output. Katakabeeja Yoga significantly reduced the serum Creatinine and urea followed by an increase in the urine output may have Katakabeeja potent antioxidant, osmotic diuretic activity. The study established that Katakabeeja Yoga possesses a durable Nephroprotective ef- fect against Aspirin-induced Nephrotoxicity. Keywords: Nephroprotective, Kataka, Nephrotoxicity
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