Pub Date : 2006-09-06DOI: 10.4314/ECAJPS.V8I1.9716
M. Kapingu, Z. Mbwambo, M. Moshi, Jj Magadula
No Abstract. The East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 8(1) 2005: 3-5
没有抽象的。东非和中非医药科学杂志Vol. 8(1) 2005: 3-5
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Pub Date : 2006-09-06DOI: 10.4314/ECAJPS.V8I1.9717
J. O. Miaron, Pg Wahome, Im Mapenay
No Abstract. The East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol 8(1) 2005: 6-9
没有抽象的。东非和中非医药科学杂志Vol 8(1) 2005: 6-9
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Pub Date : 2006-09-06DOI: 10.4314/ECAJPS.V8I1.9718
C. Maitai, N. Mungai
No Abstract. The East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 8(1) 2005:10-13
没有抽象的。东非和中非医药科学杂志Vol. 8(1) 2005:10-13
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Pub Date : 2006-09-06DOI: 10.4314/ECAJPS.V8I1.9719
S. M. Maru, F. Manvi
No Abstract. The East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 8(1) 2005: 14-19
没有抽象的。东非和中非医药科学杂志Vol. 8(1) 2005: 14-19
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Pub Date : 2006-07-21DOI: 10.4314/ECAJPS.V7I3.9713
M. Mohammed, R. Sarki
A cross-sectional study of 110 patients attending State House Clinic, Abuja were assessed for compliance in time and dose of anti-retroviral drugs for one month. One hundred and five of the patients complied to taking the drugs (taking complience >95%) and compliance to the dosage was also good (98.1%). However, the mean timing compliance was not good (73.1%). Forgetfulness (7.0%) and travelling out of town (4.3%) were the commonest reasons for missing a dose. Forgetfulness (20%), non-availability of food (25.5%) and stigmatization of carrying drugs around (3.6%) were the commonest reasons for altering the dosing time. It was concluded that the timing compliance was low and that may affect the success of the program. Patients should be encouraged to take the right dose at the right time. Keywords : adherence, antiretroviral drugs, taking compliance, timing compliance, dosing compliance The East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 7(3) 2004: 52-55
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Pub Date : 2006-07-21DOI: 10.4314/ECAJPS.V7I3.9715
Moipone L Moloisane, W. Liebenberg, A. P. Lötter, M. M. Villiers
The aim of this investigation was to design and develop a sun protection product for people with albinism that is affordable, applicable to their specific skin condition, and provide them with the maximum sun protection possible. To achieve the required Sun Protection Factor value of > 20, simple creams were combined with very fine inorganic oxides (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) and organic sunscreen filters (2-ethylhexyl cinnamate and octyl methoxycinnamate). These combinations also ensured high UV A /UV B protection ratios. The physical stability and change in Sun Protection Factor were for products stored for 8 weeks at 25°C (60% RH) and 45°C (75% RH) were also determined. Hypoallergenic and physically stable product(s) were formulated with SPF values between 20 to 30 and UV A /UV B ratios above 0.8 by combining simple cream formulations with fine particle inorganic oxides and organic UV protection agents. This approach offered an opportunity to formulate broad-spectrum sunscreen products that met the needs of albinos. Keywords : sun protection cream, sun protection factor, albinism The East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 7(3) 2006: 60-64
这项调查的目的是为白化病患者设计和开发一种价格合理、适用于他们特定皮肤状况的防晒产品,并为他们提供最大程度的防晒。为了达到所需的防晒系数值> 20,简单的面霜与非常精细的无机氧化物(氧化锌和二氧化钛)和有机防晒过滤器(2-乙基己基肉桂酸酯和辛基甲氧基肉桂酸酯)结合在一起。这些组合还确保了高UV A /UV B防护比率。测定产品在25°C (60% RH)和45°C (75% RH)条件下保存8周的物理稳定性和防晒系数的变化。通过将简单的乳霜配方与细颗粒无机氧化物和有机紫外线防护剂相结合,配制出具有低过敏性和物理稳定性的产品,SPF值在20至30之间,UV A /UV B比值在0.8以上。这种方法为制定满足白化病患者需求的广谱防晒产品提供了机会。关键词:防晒霜,防晒因子,白化病[j] .东非和中非医药科学杂志Vol. 7(3) 2006: 60-64
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Pub Date : 2006-07-21DOI: 10.4314/ECAJPS.V7I3.9714
J. Alfa, Michael A. Odeniyi, K. T. Jaiyeoba
The influence of silicified microcrystalline cellulose (SMCC) on the flow, compaction and tableting properties of metronidazole powder was investigated. The study compared medium grades of both SMCC and standard microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) as direct compressible excipients. The bulk densities, Hausner quotient (H f ), compressibility index (CI) and angle of repose of the formulations were evaluated. Compacts of the metronidazole containing different concentrations of SMCC or MCC (10-30% w/w) were made at compression forces of 20 to 30 KN and evaluated for their physical characteristics. The flow behaviour of the drug was improved in the presence of SMCC. Formulations containing 25% w/w SMCC had lower CI and H f values than those made with 30% w/w MCC. The crushing strength of the compacts increased with concentration of the excipients at all the compression forces used. At similar concentrations of SMCC and MCC, compacts of the formulations containing SMCC exhibited higher crushing strengths. SMCC shows great promise as a filler-binder-disintegrant in direct compression of oral tablet formulations from both mechanical and economic viewpoints. Keywords : metronidazole, tablets, direct compression, Silicified Microcrystalline cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose The East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 7(3) 2004: 56-59
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Pub Date : 2006-07-21DOI: 10.4314/ECAJPS.V7I3.9712
O. Olonitola, P. Olurinola, J. Ehinmidu
Antibacterial susceptibility patterns of some bacteria isolated from selected barbing salons in parts of Northern Nigeria was studied for the purpose of developing a disinfectant system suitable for use in salons. The K-values for selected cells ranged from 0.0072 to 0.0399 (benzalkonium chloride), and from 0.0062 to 0.1338 (propylene glycol) as against a range of 0.0147 to 0.1343 when the two chemicals were combined. The observed D-value range of 64.5 to 99 (benzalkonium chloride), 31.5 to 105 (Propylene glycol) and 21 to 24 (admixture of the two chemicals) were exploited in the development of “SALONSEFE” – a salon disinfectant that was able to eliminate 105 cfu/ ml (of the most resistant bacterial isolated in these studies) completely in 60 seconds. Keywords : salonsafe, antibacterial, disinfectant, salon, K-value, D-value The East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 7(3) 2004: 47-51
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Pub Date : 2006-05-17DOI: 10.4314/ECAJPS.V7I2.9709
N. Gikonyo, S. Lux
Attractiveness of odor from leaves of pepper tree ( Schinus molle ) to male Ceratitis rosa and C. capitata was evaluated in a wind-tunnel. Odor from the leaves was as attractive to male C. rosa as Trimedlure and more attractive to C. capitata males. Responses of both male and female C. cosyra, C. rosa and C. capitata when presented with an extract from S. molle leaves were also evaluated. The flies were highly activated and only males were attracted and landed on the treated dispenser. Onset of activation was more rapid for C. rosa and C. capitata than for C. cosyra . Similarly, large numbers of male C. capitata and C. rosa landed on treated dispenser than C. cosyra . Analysis of the S. molle extract by gas chromatography and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry revealed several monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes. Some of the terpenoids or their blend may constitute a male attractant (parapheromone) for C. capitata, C. rosa and possibly other fruit flies attracted to Trimedlure. Keywords : fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata, C. cosyra, C. rosa , parapheromone, Schinus molle , pepper tree East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 7 2004: 27-33
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Pub Date : 2006-05-17DOI: 10.4314/ECAJPS.V7I2.9708
R. Chigwanda, A. Kuudzadombo
The present study was aimed at investigating drug release from spermaceti wax matrices. Materials such as ethylcellulose and methylcellulose were incorporated into the spermaceti wax matrices and release was evaluated. Spermaceti wax can form matrices that release drug in a sustained release fashion. Higuchi or first order release kinetics were found to explain drug release from spermaceti wax, spermaceti wax-ethylcellulose and spermaceti wax-methylcellulose matrices. However, ethylcellulose and methylcellulose enhanced release rate from spermaceti wax matrices. Spermaceti wax matrices can be used to provide drug delivery systems with prolonged action. Release rate from such systems can be regulated by incorporation of materials such as ethylcellulose and methylcellulose. Keywords : carnauba wax, sustained release, particle size, and kinetics East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 7 2004: 24-26
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