influence of methyl dopa and chlorothiazide on carbohydrate metabolism and electrolytes in rats

ABSTRACT

The effect of administration of methyl dopa or chlorothiazide on fasting blood glucose, glucose uptake by the diaphragm, glucose production by the liver and serum sodium and potassium concentrations in 30 albino rats were investigated. Results showed no significant change in glucose metabolism, but there was significant reduction in serum sodium and potassium after thiazides