Abstract:Objective : The aim of this study was to compare in vivo effect of five pharmacological options on inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis induced by paraquat. Methods: 54 Wistar SPF rats were used. After 2 hours post-intoxication with paraquat ion, groups of 9 animals were randomly assigned to : (1) cyclophosphamide plus dexamethasone (2) low molecular weight heparin (3) unfractionated heparin (4) vitamin C every 24 h , (v) atorvastatin or (vi) placebo with intraperitoneal saline .Lung inflammation, alveolar inju… Show more
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