Comparison of hypotensive, diuretic and renal effects between cladodes of Opuntia ficus-indica and furosemide
10.1016/j.apjtm.2017.08.016
- Author:
Meryem BAKOUR
1
;
Redouan EL-HASKOURY
1
;
Nawal EL-MENYIY
1
;
Badiaa LYOUSSI
1
;
Noori AL-WAILI
2
;
Thia AL-WAILI
2
;
Ali AL-WAILI
2
Author Information
1. Physiology-Pharmacology and Environmental Health Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Dhar Mahraz, University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah
2. New York Medical Care for Nephrology
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Blood pressure;
Creatinine;
Kidney;
Opuntia ficus-indica;
Potassium;
Sodium
- From:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
2017;10(9):900-906
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the diuretic, hypotensive and renal effect of Opuntia ficus-indica in two different species in oral and intravenous administration. Methods Diuretic activity was evaluated in rats with the plant cladode gel and aqueous extract administrated orally, and was evaluated in rabbits with plant extract administered intravenously. Single and repeated doses of cladode gel or aqueous extract of cladode were tested. Urine volume and blood and urine creatinine, sodium and potassium were measured, and creatinine clearance was calculated. The hypotensive effect of lyophilized extract of cladode was evaluated in rabbits. Two polyethylene PE50 catheters were used: one in the jugular vein for the infusion of the plant extract and the other in the carotid for the evaluation of the arterial pressure. Results The cladode gel or aqueous extract increased urine volume, creatinine clearance and urinary excretion of sodium and potassium without significant effect on serum creatinine or blood urea. Furosemide, gel and aqueous extract of cladode insignificantly lowered plasma potassium in rats. Intravenous administration of the lyophilized extract caused a significant decrease in mean arterial pressure in rabbits with a significant increase in urine volume and urine sodium and potassium; the effect was dose dependent. Intravenous administration of lyophilized extract did not affect plasma sodium or potassium. Conclusions Gel and aqueous extract of Opuntia ficus-indica cladode have a significant diuretic effect on rats, and the lyophilized extract has a diuretic and hypotensive effect on normotensive rabbits without deterioration in renal function test. Additional studies on active ingredients are essential to pave the way for clinical studies on diuretic and hypotensive effect of the plant.
