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Determination of plasma concentrations using LC/MS and pharmacokinetics of ofloxacin in patients with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis and in patients with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis coinfected with hiv

Taha, Esraa (2009)

Many studies have investigated the pharmacokinetics of anti-tuberculosis drugs in patients infected with tuberculosis. However, little is known about the pharmacokinetics of the drugs that are used in the treatment of ...

An investigation into the medicinal properties of Tulbaghia alliacea phytotherapy

Thamburan, Samantha (University of the Western Cape, 2009)

The reproductive health of individuals is severely compromised by HIV infection, with candidiasis being the most prevalent oral complication in patients. Although not usually associated with severe morbidity, oropharyngeal ...

Determination of kanamycin plasma concentrations using LC/MS and pharmacokinetics of kanamycin in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis co-infected with HIV

Abaniwonda, Ibukunoluwa Mercy (University of the Western Cape, 2012)

The aim of the study was to determine firstly, kanamycin plasma concentrations using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC/MS); secondly, to investigate the PK parameters of kanamycin in patients infected ...

Formulation and evaluation of zidovudine cyclodextrin inclusion complex to enhance acid lability and palatability

Al-Derbali, Meftah Abdulhafied (University of the Western Cape, 2016)

Background: Zidovudine (AZT) is a very useful drug for the management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Its optimal use is limited by its bitter taste, sparing solubility (20.1 mg/ml) and acid lability. ...

Adverse pregnancy outcomes among HIV-positive pregnant women treated with efavirenz-containing antiretroviral drugs: a retrospective cohort study in the Cape Flats

Mohammednur, Mohammedmekin Mohammedseid (University of the Western Cape, 2017)

The use of efavirenz (EFV) in the first trimester of pregnancy remains controversial. In South Africa, the use of EFV-containing antiretroviral therapy (ART) as part of a Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) during the first trimester ...