Determination of the Parameters of Acute Toxicity of the Epophen Antihypoxant Drug on Laboratory Animals
https://doi.org/10.33647/2074-5982-18-1-63-66
Abstract
The energy deficit underlying any form of hypoxia leads to qualitatively similar metabolic and structural changes in various organs and tissues. Antihypoxants are capable of preventing, reducing or eliminating the manifestations of hypoxia by maintaining energy metabolism in a mode sufficient for preserving the structure and functional activity of cells at least at an acceptable minimum level. This study aims to determine the acute toxicity of a new antihypoxant drug, Epophen. The study was conducted on female BALB/C mice with a body weight of 19±2 g. It was found that the studied drug belongs to the 4th class of moderately toxic substances in accordance with GOST 12.1.007-76.
About the Authors
K. S. OstrenkoRussian Federation
Konstantin S. Ostrenko, Dr. Sci. (Biol.)
249013, Kaluga Region, Borovsk, Institute Village
A. N. Оvcharova
Russian Federation
Anastasia N. Ovcharova, Cand. Sci. (Biol.)
249013, Kaluga Region, Borovsk, Institute Village
O. P. Egorova
Russian Federation
Olga P. Yegorova
115516, Moscow, Bakinskaya Str., 18
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Ostrenko K.S., Оvcharova A.N., Egorova O.P. Determination of the Parameters of Acute Toxicity of the Epophen Antihypoxant Drug on Laboratory Animals. Journal Biomed. 2022;18(1):63-66. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33647/2074-5982-18-1-63-66