Basrah - Pharmacy College Media:

A Master's thesis was discussed at the College of Pharmacy, University of Basrah, titled: "Comparison of the Anti-inflammatory Effects of Acetylcysteine and Royal Jelly Against Fluoxetine-Induced Hepatotoxicity."

The study, presented by student Azd Hayyal Nahi, examined Fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used for depression. The thesis highlighted that chronic use of Fluoxetine may lead to hepatotoxicity due to oxidative stress and inflammation.

The research concluded that both Acetylcysteine (NAC) and Royal Jelly significantly improved liver function and tissue structure thanks to their antioxidant properties. NAC was found to be the most effective in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress compared to other groups.