The acute effects of dexamethasone on some haematological parameters and serum biochemistry in the camel (Camelus dromedarius)

Abstract

The effects of dexamethasone at different dose regimens on some haematological parameters and serum biochemistry were studied in the camel. Dexamethasone increased the serum concentration of glucose as well as neutrophils and total leukocyte count in the blood. Conversely, the serum concentrations of potassium and phosphorus and lymphocyte count in blood were decreased by dexamethasone treatment. Dexamethasone, however, had no effect on the activities of CPK and γ-GT on the serum concentrations of creatinine, BUN, total bilirubin, cholesterol and Na, and on PCV, Hb, ESR, MCV and MCHC values.