Abstract

Fluoride (NaF, 50 mg/kg po) administration to rats caused an increased urinary excretion of inorganic phosphate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium associated with polyuria. The renal enzyme activities of Na+ and K+-stimulated adenosine triphosphatase [(Na+ + K+)-ATPase], Mg2+ and Ca2+-stimulated adenosine triphosphatase [(Mg2+ + Ca2+)-ATPase], acid phosphatase, and alkaline phosphatase were decreased by single oral doses of fluoride. A decrease in renal (Na+ + K+)-ATPase activity was associated with an increase in urine volume and a decrease in serum sodium concentration.