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Pharmaceutical formulation and in-vitro testing of Dioxy MP 14 (stabilised chlorine dioxide) against mycobacteria tuberculosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)This study was based on Dioxy MP 14 (DMP), a brand of stabilized chlorine dioxide (SCD). The active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) of DMP is chlorine dioxide (CD) which is a potent oxidant and biocide. These properties ... -
Pharmacist educational outreach for improved primary care of asthma in children
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)Underdiagnosis and undertreatment of asthma in children are barriers to optimal health care delivery and health, incurring substantial costs to both the families and health services. A tailored multifaceted educational ... -
Pharmacists’ perceptions of Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD): exploratory study of career and human resource perspectives
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Prior to 2007, South Africa’s government became concerned about the loss and inability to retain certain professionals in its employment. Health human resources were distributed in favour of the private sector and urban ... -
Pharmacoeconomic evaluation in Egypt and its role in the medicine reimbursement
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Aim: The purpose of this research was to assess the validity of pharmacoeconomic evaluation in Egypt three years after the guideline was issued and analyse challenges and opportunities for improvement. Objectives: To conduct ... -
Pharmacological characterization and chemo-informatics analysis of compounds from leonotis leonurus
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The central nervous system (CNS), consisting of the brain and the spinal cord, is responsible for integrating sensory information and influencing most bodily functions . The CNS is protected from toxic and pathogenic ... -
Pharmacological Characterization and Chemo-informatics analysis of Compounds from Leonotis leonurus.
(2021)The central nervous system (CNS), consisting of the brain and the spinal cord, is responsible for integrating sensory information and influencing most bodily functions . The CNS is protected from toxic and pathogenic ... -
Pharmacological evaluation of antidiarrhoeal and antidiabetic activities of Syzygium Cordatum Hochst. ex C. Krauss
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Syzygium cordatum is a medicinal plant indigenous to South Africa and Mozambique, commonly used to treat stomach aches, diabetes, respiratory problems and tuberculosis. In spite of the folklore use, adequate scientific ... -
Pharmacological evaluation of some central nervous system effects of Cotyledon Orbiculata
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The use of traditional medicine through the use of medicinal plants in Africa and especially in South Africa has long been considered an important characteristic of people's daily lives and socio-cultural heritage. Cotyledon ... -
Pharmacological evaluation of the medicinal plants, pelargonium triste (l), elytropappus rhinocerotis (l.f), and olea europaea africana (mill.) for antidiarrhoeal activity in mice
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)Three medicinal plant species, Pelargonium triste (L.), Elytropappus rhinocerof,s (L.F.), and Olea europaea africana (Mill.), commonly used in the Western Cape traditional medicine to treat various ailments were assessed ... -
Pharmacovigilance: An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Healthcare Professionals towards Adverse Drug Reactions Reporting In Central Region of Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)AIM OF THE STUDY: To assess level of knowledge, attitude and practices of dispensing healthcare professionals towards adverse drug reactions (ADR) reporting and to determine if there are any differences in knowledge, ... -
Pharmacovigilance: the responsibility of pharmaceutical companies to protect patients from drug-related harms
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Healthcare professionals (HCPs) have a primary role to play in the detection, assessment and spontaneous reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). An improvement of their related knowledge, attitude and practice concerning ... -
Pharmacy perspectives in the design and implementation of a mobile cellular phone application as a communication aid for dispensing medicines to deaf people in the South African context
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)South Africa's White Paper for the transformation of the health care system in South Africa (DOH, 2007) acknowledges major disparities and inequalities as a result of an imprint by apartheid policies. In its transition to ... -
The physicochemical characterisation, compatibility testing and solid-state form screening of terizidone - Pyridoxine combinations
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Terizidone (TZD) is considered an essential anti-tuberculosis drug and in South Africa it is prescribed as part of the multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen. From a literature study it became ... -
Phytochemical and biological studies of Helichrysum cymosum
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is well known as a group of systemic metabolic disorders with a considerable mortality rate around the world. Hyperglycemia is the main consequence of DM, which results from the shortage in insulin ... -
Polycyclic compounds as carriers for neuroactive non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Recent scientific findings have highlighted the beneficial roles of polycyclic cage compounds in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Further interest into the chemistry of these compounds ... -
Polycyclic propargylamine derivatives as multifunctional neuroprotective agents
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The abnormal death of neurons in the central nervous system of individuals suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ... -
Polymer Coating of an Optimized Nano Lipid Carrier System of Harpagophytum Procumbens Extract for Oral Delivery
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Harpagophytum procumbens is a traditional medicinal plant widely used in South African traditional healthcare to treat a range of ailments like degenerative rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, kidney inflammation, ... -
Population pharmacokinetics of terizidone and cycloserine in patients with drugresistant tuberculosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Introduction: Drug-resistant tuberculosis remains a major world health problem and one of the leading cause of death worldwide. Despite adequate adherence to antituberculosis drugs by patients, the emergence of drug-resistance ... -
Post-market assessment of the quality of first line regimen fixed-dose combination antiretrovirals in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The rapid increase in access to new antiretrovirals (ARVs) worldwide and, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, coupled with the well-documented problem of poor quality ARVs in developing countries has underscored the need for ... -
Preparation, characterisation and evaluation of Artemisia afra phytosomes with modified release properties
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Dissolution studies on various dosage forms (powder, tablets, teabags and alginate beads) of the Artemisia afra freeze dried aqueous extract (FDAE) all exhibit a rapid release profile. Generally, such a release profile may ...