Ofloksasin termasuk ke dalam biopharmaceutical classification system (BCS) kelas II dengan kelarutan rendah, yang mengakibatkan bioavailabilitas obat menjadi terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kelarutan ofloksasin dengan memformulasikannya dalam sistem dispersi padat dengan natrium alginat dan kitosan yang digunakan sebagai matriks polimer. Pengembangan formula optimum disper…
The leaves of Sungkai (Peronema canescens Jack) contain secondary metabolites, flavonoids, which have the potential as antidepressant activity. This study aims to determine the effect of ethanol extract of Sungkai leaves on antidepressant activity and its optimal dose. In this study, six groups were divided: the normal group (NaCMC 0,5% without acute stress induction), the negative group (NaCMC…
Plants that have the potential as antibacterials to overcome bacteria that cause body odor (Staphylococcus epidermidis) are ethanol extracts of yellow bajakah roots which contain citral. This study aims to make lotions with various concentrations of ethanol extract of yellow bajakah root (0%, 2%, 4%, and 6%) as antibacterial against Staphylococcus epidermidis. The lotion evaluation test include…
Stroke iskemik terjadi akibat penyumbatan arteri serebral yang menghambat aliran darah ke otak, meningkatkan risiko kecacatan dan kematian. Penerapan terapi yang rasional berperan penting dalam efektivitas pengobatan dan pencegahan komplikasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis rasionalitas terapi stroke iskemik di RSUD Siti Fatimah Provinsi Sumatera Selatan. Desain penelitian yang dig…
Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic known for its low solubility and permeability. Various technologies have been developed to address this issue, one of which is solid dispersion technology. In this study, chitosan and sodium alginate were used as carrier matrices to produce cefixime solid dispersions. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of chitosan and sodium a…
Lichen is one of the organisms known for its diverse secondary metabolites, one of which is usnic acid. Usnic acid is known to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities to accelerate burn wound healing. This study aims to determine the concentration of clove oil and Cremophor RH-40 from various concentrations to obtain the optimum usnic acid nanoemulsion formula and test its activity …
Ethanol extract of Chinese Betel Herb (Peperomia Pellucida (L.) Kunth) is known to contain secondary metabolites, including flavonoid compounds that are thought to have potential antidepressant activity. This study aims to determine the effect of ethanol extract of Chinese betel herb as an antidepressant and determine the best concentration of ethanol extract of Chinese betel herb. Parameters o…
Pain and inflammation are common health issues experienced by patients. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often used to treat these conditions, but they come with undesirable side effects. Traditional medicine using Gelam leaves (Melaleuca leucadendra L.) may offer a promising alternative with potential analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Secondary metabolites in Gelam …