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ArticleIndian journal of pharmacology

Maxcal-C (a polyherbal formulation) prevents ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in rats.

Rajesh A Maheshwari, Falak Dhakwala, R Balaraman, Avinash K Seth, Hardik Soni, Ghanshyam Patel

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Rajesh A MaheshwariDepartment of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Gujarat, India.
Falak DhakwalaDepartment of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Gujarat, India.
R BalaramanDepartment of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Gujarat, India.
Avinash K SethDepartment of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Gujarat, India.
Hardik SoniVasu Research Centre (A Division of Vasu Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.), Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Ghanshyam PatelVasu Research Centre (A Division of Vasu Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.), Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe aim of the present study was to investigate the anti-osteoporotic activity of Maxcal-C in ovariectomy (OVX)-induced osteoporosis in rats. MATERIALS AND

methodsSham-operated control rats were designated as Group I; Group II animals served as OVX control; Group III OVX control rats treated with Calcium Sandoz (50 mg/kg, p.o.); Group IV and V OVX control rats treated with Maxcal-C (250 and 500 mg/kg, p.o.), respectively. All the aforementioned treatments were given for four weeks after the development of osteoporosis. At the end of the treatment, serum biochemical parameters such as serum calcium and alkaline phosphate were measured. After sacrificing the animals, femoral bone parameters with histology, body weight, and bone breaking strength of 5(th) lumbar vertebra were measured.

resultsThe treatment with Maxcal-C showed a significant improvement in serum biochemical, femoral bone parameters, and bone breaking strength of 5(th) lumbar vertebra with histopathological changes.

conclusionThe finding of the present study indicates that Maxcal-C showed a potential anti-osteoporotic activity. These results support the traditional use of Maxcal-C in the treatment of osteoporosis.

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AnimalsCalciumDisease Models, AnimalDose-Response Relationship, DrugFemaleFemurFractures, BoneOsteoporosisOvariectomyPlant ExtractsRatsRats, WistarCalciumPlant ExtractsBone breaking strengthfemoral bone parametersMaxcal-Covariectomy ratsserum calcium

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