PharmaciaPub Date : 2024-02-26DOI: 10.3897/pharmacia.71.e119198
Devy N. A. Hasanuddin, Afrillia Nuryanti Garmana, Lucy Sasongko
{"title":"HPLC method for the determination of nifedipine in rat plasma: development, validation, and application to pharmacokinetic drug-herb interaction study","authors":"Devy N. A. Hasanuddin, Afrillia Nuryanti Garmana, Lucy Sasongko","doi":"10.3897/pharmacia.71.e119198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.71.e119198","url":null,"abstract":"A simple and rapid high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was developed to determine the plasma level of nifedipine in rats after its single administration and combination with herbs. Nifedipine was extracted with acetonitrile to precipitate protein from plasma samples. The separation was implemented on a C18 column with a mobile phase of acetonitrile: water (63:37, v/v). The calibration curve displayed good linearity in the 30–1000 ng/mL range. The lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) was 30 ng/mL. The intraday and interday assay accuracy and precision met the criteria of validation and study sample analysis. The recovery was found to be 101.89%. Stability studies showed that nifedipine was stable after 12 h at room temperature and 21 days at -20 °C. No significant difference was examined between the pharmacokinetic parameters of nifedipine with or without Gynura procumbens leaf extract. The proposed method was helpful for the pharmacokinetic interaction study of nifedipine combined with herbal in rats.","PeriodicalId":508564,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140429323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PharmaciaPub Date : 2024-02-23DOI: 10.3897/pharmacia.71.e120507
M. Lyapina, Silvia P. Tsanova-Savova, M. Nikolova, M. Vizeva, Georgi Momekov
{"title":"Gallates – toxicological data and a pilot study on the prevalence of contact sensitization","authors":"M. Lyapina, Silvia P. Tsanova-Savova, M. Nikolova, M. Vizeva, Georgi Momekov","doi":"10.3897/pharmacia.71.e120507","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.71.e120507","url":null,"abstract":"Propyl, octy- and dodecyl gallates are largely used in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry as additives – preservatives. The main source of exposure non-related with food consumption is their use of cosmetic products. Gallates are classified as skin sensitization human health hazard. This research aims to evaluate the prevalence of contact sensitization to gallates and to estimate the possible cross/concomitant sensitization to gallate mix and other cosmetics ingredients among cosmeticians and cosmetology students. Skin patch testing with Gallate mix along with 19 other haptens was performed among 109 participants – 37 cosmetology students, 26 cosmeticians, and 46 controls. The study established high prevalence of contact sensitization to gallates, with higher risk for students (45.9%) and cosmeticians (38.5%). A significantly higher (р = 0.008) prevalence of co-sensitization to decyl glucoside was established for the control group. Proper risk information, with complex programs for prevention of occupational skin diseases should be provided.","PeriodicalId":508564,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140437557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PharmaciaPub Date : 2024-02-23DOI: 10.3897/pharmacia.71.e118029
Vanya Nalbantova, Velislava Todorova, N. Benbassat, Cedric Delattre
{"title":"Fenugreek galactomannan: High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) method for identification and quantification of galactose and mannose","authors":"Vanya Nalbantova, Velislava Todorova, N. Benbassat, Cedric Delattre","doi":"10.3897/pharmacia.71.e118029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.71.e118029","url":null,"abstract":"Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is a leguminous, medicinal plant that finds applications in traditional medicine and as an agent in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. Its seeds contain various compounds to which numerous beneficial effects are attributed, such as soluble polysaccharides, in particular galactomannan. There are limited data reporting the determination of Bulgarian fenugreek galactomannan composition by HPTLC. The analysis was successful in separating galactose and mannose, each demonstrating different Rf values 0.36, 0.48, respectively. After developing the method with the appropriate conditions, it was validated for linearity, accuracy and precision, range, limits of detection (LD) and quantification (LQ), and robustness. The LD of galactose and mannose was found at 91.34 ng/band and 85.26 ng/band, respectively. The method confirmed the composition of hydrolyzed galactomannan from fenugreek, revealing a ratio of galactose to mannose closed to 1:1, and this capability can be of significant value in both the pharmaceutical and food industries.","PeriodicalId":508564,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140436514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PharmaciaPub Date : 2024-02-22DOI: 10.3897/pharmacia.71.e120141
A. Peneva, M. Dimitrov, V. Petkova
{"title":"Comparative analysis of newer classes of antidiabetics and the concept of pharmaceutical care – dealing with therapeutic problems","authors":"A. Peneva, M. Dimitrov, V. Petkova","doi":"10.3897/pharmacia.71.e120141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.71.e120141","url":null,"abstract":"The prevalence of obesity is increasing rapidly. The latest World Health Organization – WHO report declares the disease as an epidemic. After pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, clinical and pharmacoepidemiologic data analysis and comparison of the three classes of antidiabetic medicinal products: GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors and SGLT2 inhibitors, a literature review of the topic, patient education and the concept of pharmaceutical care emerged as methods for dealing with the most common adverse drug reactions, safety concerns, and drug interactions.","PeriodicalId":508564,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140439922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PharmaciaPub Date : 2024-02-22DOI: 10.3897/pharmacia.71.e115558
Tanya Zlatanova, J. Arabadjiev
{"title":"The prognostic role of markers of systemic inflammation in patients with metastatic lung cancer receiving immunotherapy: A comprehensive review of the literature","authors":"Tanya Zlatanova, J. Arabadjiev","doi":"10.3897/pharmacia.71.e115558","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.71.e115558","url":null,"abstract":"Lung carcinoma stands as a prevalent malignancy characterized by a distressingly elevated fatality rate. Immunotherapy, administered either as a monotherapy or together with chemotherapy, represents the primary therapeutic approach for the majority of individuals grappling with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The influence of systemic inflammation in fostering cancer dissemination and progression is a well-documented phenomenon. This literature review examines contemporary indices and scoring systems, which have emerged as informative indicators of systemic inflammation in recent years. These indices and scores are valuable prognostic and predictive elements in assessing treatment response among patients with metastatic lung cancer undergoing immunotherapeutic treatment.","PeriodicalId":508564,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140441121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PharmaciaPub Date : 2024-02-20DOI: 10.3897/pharmacia.71.e114753
Sally Ayad Almudaris, F. Gatea
{"title":"Effects of topical Ivermectin on imiquimod-induced Psoriasis in mouse model – Novel findings","authors":"Sally Ayad Almudaris, F. Gatea","doi":"10.3897/pharmacia.71.e114753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.71.e114753","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: investigate the possible anti-psoriatic effect of ivermectin in mice based on observational and histopathological outcomes and biomarkers.\u0000 Methods: Sixty male Swiss Albino Mice were divided into six groups (Groups I–VI); each group contained ten mice with shaved dorsal skin. The clinical, pathological, and laboratory effects were measured.\u0000 Results: Topical Ivermectin significantly decreased vascular endothelial growth factor levels. At the same time, the combination of ivermectin plus Clobetasol showed a more significant reduction in tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and Interleukin-17 (IL-17) levels. Regarding the Interleukin-10 (IL-10) level, the Ivermectin and Ivermectin/Clobetasol combination groups showed a significant increase in IL-10.\u0000 Conclusion: Topical Ivermectin’s anti-psoriasis activity increases IL-10 levels and could be used efficiently to alleviate psoriatic symptoms. Its combination treatment with Clobetasol holds promise for the management of psoriasis.","PeriodicalId":508564,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140446215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PharmaciaPub Date : 2024-02-20DOI: 10.3897/pharmacia.71.e118072
Suryono Suryono, P. Setiawan, Nur Rahman Ahmad Seno Aji, Christia Aye Waindy Vega, Budi Rodestawati, Endang Lukitaningsih, Friska Ani Rahman, Sherlina Devina, Sholiha Sarah Tsabita, Selcaria Istna Datau, A. Alhasyimi
{"title":"Potential of 10% propolis-based toothpaste on the inhibition of biofilm-forming bacteria growth in vitro","authors":"Suryono Suryono, P. Setiawan, Nur Rahman Ahmad Seno Aji, Christia Aye Waindy Vega, Budi Rodestawati, Endang Lukitaningsih, Friska Ani Rahman, Sherlina Devina, Sholiha Sarah Tsabita, Selcaria Istna Datau, A. Alhasyimi","doi":"10.3897/pharmacia.71.e118072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.71.e118072","url":null,"abstract":"Aim of the study: To investigate the potential of 10% propolis-based toothpaste on inhibiting biofilm-forming bacteria growth in vitro.\u0000 Material and method: Organoleptic properties are evaluated, considering color, odor, and taste. Antibacterial tests use a disc diffusion method against Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus and Porphyromonas gingivalis bacteria, while cytotoxicity is assessed using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium (MTS) assay on fibroblast cells. Statistical analysis involves mean ± standard deviation. The data were then tested using a one-way analysis of variance and Kruskal-Wallis, followed by post-hoc test (p < 0.05).\u0000 Results: The organoleptic evaluation of 10% propolis toothpaste reveals a visually clear appearance, consistent orange flavor, and aroma lasting 30 days. Based on the antibacterial results, a 10% level of propolis toothpaste sample inhibited the growth of Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus and Porphyromonas gingivalis bacteria. The post-hoc test showed that toothpaste demonstrated significant inhibition on S. mutans and S. aureus compared to the negative control (p < 0.05). The toothpaste showed a larger inhibitory zone towards P. gingivalis compared to the adverse control; however, no significant differences were observed (p > 0.05). Cytotoxicity assessment on fibroblast cells shows a high percentage (85.31%) of viable cells. The findings highlight the 10% of propolis toothpaste’s potential and non-toxic as oral care product.\u0000 Conclusions: 10% propolis toothpaste inhibits S. mutans, S. aureus, P. gingivalis growth, and not toxic on fibroblast.","PeriodicalId":508564,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140445450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PharmaciaPub Date : 2024-02-20DOI: 10.3897/pharmacia.71.e109829
L. Hala, Oleksandr Nabok
{"title":"Analysis of regulatory implementation of regulation 536/2014 by European Union countries and Ukraine regarding the examination of clinical trials data and information","authors":"L. Hala, Oleksandr Nabok","doi":"10.3897/pharmacia.71.e109829","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.71.e109829","url":null,"abstract":"The article presents the results of a comparative analysis of regulatory requirements for expertise of clinical trials documentation, submitted for regulatory authority and ethic committees’ approval in EU member countries and Ukraine, outlining the main trends, considering the updated Regulation (EU) No 536/2014, which came into effect on January 31, 2023. Among the positive changes are simplification of safety reporting requirements, use of artificial intelligence in the process of clinical trials documentation examination for obtaining regulatory authority and ethic commission approval, introduction of a single portal for submitting materials for clinical trials, and functioning of database for the submission and review of initial Clinical Trial Application documents and obtaining authorization within the EU to facilitate the interaction between applicants and regulatory authority are highlighted. To harmonize Ukraine’s regulatory requirements with EU legislation, it is advisable to use a single portal for data exchange and document submission for applicants in regards to clinical trials, regulatory authority and local ethics committees. This will expedite the examination process of clinical trial documentation and simplify the monitoring of document review progress.","PeriodicalId":508564,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140448188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PharmaciaPub Date : 2024-02-19DOI: 10.3897/pharmacia.71.e112499
Suciati Suciati, E. R. Laili, Hamizah Haula, L. Tumewu, N. Nuengchamnong, N. Suphrom, A. Widyawaruyanti
{"title":"Phytoconstituents, antioxidant, and cholinesterase inhibitory activities of the leaves and stem extracts of Artocarpus sericicarpus","authors":"Suciati Suciati, E. R. Laili, Hamizah Haula, L. Tumewu, N. Nuengchamnong, N. Suphrom, A. Widyawaruyanti","doi":"10.3897/pharmacia.71.e112499","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.71.e112499","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed to investigate the antioxidant and cholinesterase inhibitory activities of the leaves and stems of Artocarpus sericicarpus and to analyse the phenolic compounds in the extracts. The modified Ellman’s method was used to determine the cholinesterase inhibitory activities against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) enzymes. The antioxidant properties were evaluated using DPPH and ABTS methods. The total phenolic content (TPC) was measured by spectrometric assay, and compound identification was carried out by LC-MS/MS analysis. The results showed that the leaf and stem extracts of A. sericicarpus exerted significant inhibitory effects against AChE and BChE, as well as antioxidant activities. The stem ethanolic extract exhibited the highest potency against AChE and BChE with IC50 values of 5.81 and 11.46 µg/mL, respectively. The leaf and stem ethanolic extracts gave higher antioxidant activities and TPC compared to the water-based extracts. The LC-MS/MS analysis indicated the presence of phenolic compounds, such as flavones, flavonols, flavanones, prenylated chalcones, and xanthones in the extracts.","PeriodicalId":508564,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140450138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PharmaciaPub Date : 2024-02-15DOI: 10.3897/pharmacia.71.e117681
Y. Seitaridou, T. Chamova, M. Kamusheva
{"title":"Adherence to disease-modifying therapies among patients with multiple sclerosis in Bulgaria – A real world study","authors":"Y. Seitaridou, T. Chamova, M. Kamusheva","doi":"10.3897/pharmacia.71.e117681","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.71.e117681","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The purpose was to assess the level of medication adherence (MA) and related factors among individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Bulgaria.\u0000 Materials and methods: A prospective one-year study was conducted among 54 patients with MS diagnosed, treated, and monitored in Clinic of Neurology, University Hospital “Alexandrovska”, Sofia in 2022/2023. Clinical data, patients reported outcomes, patients’ characteristics such as age, gender and reduced work capacity, and other data were collected to define the predictors of non-adherence to medicines. MA level was assessed through a free Morisky–Green 4-item questionnaire.\u0000 Results: Мost of the observed patients were rated with high and moderate adherence to MS therapy (n = 44; 81.48%). The remaining 18.52% of the patients with poor adherence to therapy were women. There was no statistical basis for asserting differences in adherence levels among the various factors considered.\u0000 Conclusion: The current study demonstrates the importance of MA assessment and provides insights into MA among patients with MS in Bulgaria. Still, there are low-adherent patients, and the responsible factors should be further investigated.","PeriodicalId":508564,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139834508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}