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Comparison of the physicochemical characteristics and flavonoid release profiles of Sutherlandia frutescens phytosomes versus liposomes
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Sutherlandia frutescens is a traditional plant medicine widely used in South Africa. Traditionally, the leaves of S. frutescens are mainly used as a tea, but these traditional dosage forms have several disadvantages, ...
Hybrid molecules as inhibitors of the monoamine oxidases and caspase 3 for neurodegenerative disorders
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Neurodegenerative diseases are multifactorial in nature, and taking the complex nature of these disorders into consideration, multi-target directed ligands may present as better options to treat these disorders than the ...
Efavirenz pre-formulation study : selection of a cyclodextrin inclusion complex or co-crystal complex for tabletting
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Efavirenz is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used as an anti-retroviral for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type I. It is classified as a class IΙ drug under the Biopharmaceutical ...
The effect of co-crystallization and polymorphism on the physicochemical properties of amoxicillin tri-hydrate
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
Many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) have poor physicochemical properties such as solubility, dissolution and chemical stability. Several strategies are used to enhance and improve these properties of the API. ...
South African patent law : developing a balance between the rights of the patients and promoting innovation within the pharmaceutical industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Background: In South Africa many patented medicines are either unavailable or carry prices that most patients cannot afford. The effects of the patents systems on patient access could greatly depending on how the burden ...
Dissolution and antiviral activity of a novel nevirapine formulation
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The author’s objective was to follow the product life-cycle process of a novel antiretroviral, nevirapine formulation in South Africa, to generate and compile data to pursue market registration. Five supramolecular ...
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 ...
Cardiovascular effects, molecular docking and chemo informatics analysis of compounds isolated from leonotis leonurus
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Leonotis leonurus (L. Leonurus) has relatively abundant diterpenes and has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for treating several ailments including influenza, muscular cramps, skin related diseases, menstrual, ...
Formulation and evaluation of zidovudine cyclodextrin inclusion complex to enhance acid lability and palatability
(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. ...
A qualitative evaluation on the appropriateness of the current regulatory guidelines, on the manufacture of medicines within the radiopharmaceutical industry
(University of the Western cape, 2016)
The purpose of this research thesis, is to evaluate the appropriateness of the current regulatory guidelines on the manufacture of medicinal products within the radiopharmaceutical industry. The manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals ...