Phensuximide (intraperitoneal injection; 1.25 mmol/kg; single dose) induces mild changes in renal function, including: trace hematuria, increased proteinuria and decreased paminohippurate uptake in Sprague-Dawley rats.
Phensuximide (intraperitoneal injection; 0.3 or 0.6 mmol/kg; 5-7 days) results in transient hematuria and proteinuria, but no change in the other renal function parameters studied. It is concluded that phensuximide produces mild, transient renal effects in Fischer 344 rats, and that the Fischer 344 rat is a suitable model for studying phensuximide-induced toxicity to the urinary tract.
Animal Model: |
Fischer 344 rats |
Dosage: |
0.3 or 0.6 mmol/kg |
Administration: |
Intraperitoneal injection; 5-7 days |
Result: |
Induced urotoxicity following daily administration for 5-7 days in Fischer 344 rats. |