Mahmood Ahmad, Ruqaiya Hasan, Anila Qureshi, Mansoor Ahmad, Zulfiqar Ahmed.
The effects of Mefenamic acid on the osmotic fragility of lacertilian erythrocytes
Pak J Pharm Sci Apr 2005;18(2):14-8.
University of Karachi, Karachi
Osmotic fragility of red cells is increased by the use of mefenamic acid. The use of this analgesic induces hemolytic anemia. Study of osmotic f agility of RBCs of control and test was observed following administration of 7.1 mg, 10.5 mg and 14 mg/day mefenamic acid to each lizard. Increased osmotic fragility was observed with increase in the amount of dose on day 6 and day 12.
Category: Pharmacology
Keywords: Osmotic Fragility. Mefenamic Acid. Hemolysis. NSAIDs. Red Blood Cells.
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