03/26/2018 / By Ralph Flores
Isoniazid is a commonly used drug for treating tuberculosis, but its hepatotoxic side effects can interfere with the course of treatment. In a study published in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, researchers suggest using orchid extract (salep) to protect the liver against the effects of isoniazid.
Researchers deduced that salep might aid in preventing the destructive effects of isoniazid on the liver.
Find the full text of the study at this link.
Journal Reference:
Jahromi HK, Pourahmad M, Abedi HA, Karimi M, Jahromi ZK. PROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF SALEP AGAINST ISONIAZID LIVER TOXICITY IN WISTAR RATS. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. 2018;8(1):239–243. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2017.06.001
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