Effect of pentoxifylline on biochemical parameters in endotoxaemic New Zealand white rabbits

Effect of pentoxifylline on biochemical values in endotoxaemic rabbits was investigated. Forty rabbits were divided into four equal groups. Group 1, served as a control group, group 2: lipopolysaccharide was injected intravenously, group 3: pentoxifylline was injected intraperitoneally, group 4: lipopolysaccharide and pentoxifylline were injected simultaneously. Serum samples were collected 6 h after the treatments. Serum alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma glutamyl transferase, total bilirubin, creatinine, urea, glucose, total protein, albumin, triglyceride, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, chloride, phosphorus and magnesium levels were measured. Pentoxifylline induced protective effect on the liver and kidney in endotoxaemia, but did not show any protective effect on lipid metabolism.