Rutin ameliorates oxidative stress and preserves hepatic and renal functions following exposure to cadmium and ethanol.

Context: Rutin (RUT) is an antioxidant flavonoid with well-known metal chelating potentials.

Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the protective effects of RUT against cadmium (Cd) + ethanol (EtOH)-induced hepatic and renal toxicity in rats.

Materials And Methods: Wistar rats were treated with Cd (50 mg/kg) alone or in combination with EtOH (5 mg/kg) and RUT (25, 50 and 100 mg/kg) for 15 days.