Monitoring of some Liver Function Tests during Ranitidine and Omeprazole Therapy
Researcher Name
Najlaa Saadi Ismael
Name Of Journal
MSc Thesis, Clinical Pharmacology,Medicine College
Volume No.
xx-1-101
Date Of Publication
2015.01
Abstract
The study was undertaken to evaluate the effects of ranitidine and
omeprazole on the liver function tests (bilirubin, ALP, AST and ALT).
Fifty seven patients taking ranitidine (300mg) and forty patients
taking omeprazole (40mg) for the treatment of their GIT disorders were
involved in the study. Another fifty apparently healthy subjects were
enrolled in the study as a control group. Any factors which may interfere
with study were excluded from both patients and control groups.
The biochemical hepatic parameters were estimated by colorimetric
enzymatic methods supplied as kits by a well known industrial company.
The result of the study showed an elevation of ALP, AST and ALT
activities in a number of patients taking ranitidine or omeprazole. The
extent of the elevation of these parameters indicates a minor effect of
ranitidine and omeprazole on the liver.
Distribution of the biochemical hepatic parameters according to age
groups showed no significant correlation for bilirubin, a signifi