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An evaluation of western herbal complementary medicine labelling in South Africa, to determine whether the product labelling information complies with established herbal monographs and whether it meets local regulatory requirements
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Medicines (CMs) are widely available to the South African public. However, CMs have not yet been evaluated by the Medicines Control Council (MCC). The MCC has published new guidelines for the regulation of CMs, with which ...
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
(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 ...
Prescribing practice at a tertiary level paediatric hospital in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The objectives of the present study were to describe the type and frequency of prescribing errors and error frequency, to determine the error frequency for different drug classes, to identify potential drug interactions ...
Evaluation of the antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities of Ruta Graveolens L. in mice and rats
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Evaluation of the antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities of Ruta graveolens L. in mice and rats FIRDOWS LOONAT M. Pharm. Pharmaceutical Sciences thesis: School of Pharmacy, University of the Western ...
Is paracetamol being prescribed and used at the correct therapeutic dose in the children population in South Africa?
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
When used at the recommended and approved therapeutic dose, paracetamol is effective. Paracetamol is available in various forms and easily accessible from general dealers and pharmacies. The liquid form is the preferred ...
Monitoring lipid and haematological abnormalities in paediatric patients on antiretroviral therapy at a Community Health Centre in the Cape Metropole
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
South Africa faces a huge Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) burden with more than 400,000 children currently on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Studies on lipid and haematological profile changes in paediatrics are of ...
Novel tricycloundecane derivatives as potential N-methyl-Daspartate receptor and calcium channel inhibitors for neuroprotection
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
This study focused on the synthesis of a series of novel tricycloundecane derivatives and evaluation of these compounds for neuroprotection using the fluorescent ratiometric calcium assay that indicates the ability of the ...
The impact an accredited third party assessor will have on the regulator’s response time
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Globally regulators have been under scrutiny for delays in market application (MA) approvals. The main issue that surfaces in studies related to these delays is a shortage in competent reviewers. The concept of a third ...
An assessment of current practice patterns of TB/HIV at primary healthcare clinics in the Western Cape and a needs assessment for clinic-based training among final year Pharmacy students
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to the disease burden in developing countries resulting in deaths of approximately 2 million people a year. South Africa (SA) has one of the highest annual TB incidences with an ...
Examining the inventory management of antiretroviral drugs at community health centres in the cape metropole, Western Cape
(2013)
South Africa is faced with a high number of people living with HIV/AIDS, and
subsequently a great need to access quality medicines for improving patient therapeutic outcomes. Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) require rigid, ...