Allergic rhinitis is the most prevalent of allergic diseases in the world. Nasal corticosteroids are the most applicable drugs for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. In this study, we compared the efficacy of fluticasone propionate (FP) and mometasone furoate (MF) nasal sprays in the treatment of allergic rhinitis based on total nasal symptom score (TNSS) questionnaire.
Penurunan sistem imun pada tuberkulosis paru telah lama diketahui, salah satu keberhasilan dalam penatalaksanaan TB Paru adalah meningkatkan sistem imun penderita melalui peningkatan gizi, istirahat cukup dan farmakoterapi. Ekstrak Phyllanthus niruri telah diketahui dapat meningkatkan sistem imun tubuh. Penelitian ini mencoba untuk mengetahui manfaat ekstrak Phyllanthus niruri sebagai imunomodu…
In spite of considerable efforts to identify effective treatments for urolithiasis, this is a goal yet to be achieved. This review summarizes experimental and clinical data evaluating the effect of the plant Phyllanthus niruri, a plant with worldwide distribution, as a potential agent to prevent and/or to treat urolithiasis The review is based on data from the literature and on the results obta…
One of traditional herbs used as medicine in many countries for various uses is the herb Phyllanthus niruri L. Many pre-clinical studies have explored its activities on the immune system. Further pre-clinical studies were done to determine its safety and immunomodulating characteristics on mice and rats. The results of these studies suggested that Phyllanthus niruri L extract is able to modulat…
Rancangan penelitian adalah eksperimental dengan uji klinik perlakuan. Sampel diambil secara acak sederhana dan buta ganda. Jumlah penderita yang didapat mulai Februari hingga Juni 2004 di Yayasan Kanker Wisnuwardhana Surabaya sebanyak 30 orang yang dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok, masing-masing 15 penderita. Kelompok A mendapatkan Ketokonazol 2x200 mg selama 5 hari. Kelompok B mendapat pengobatan ko…
Penurunan sistem imun pada tuberkulosis paru telah lama diketahui, salah satu keberhasilan dalam penatalaksanaan TB Paru adalah meningkatkan sistem imun penderita dan menggunakan terapi standar yang telah ditetapkan oleh WHO. Ekstrak Phyllanthus niruri telah diketahui dapat meningkatkan sistem imun tubuh. Penelitian ini mencoba untuk mengetahui kadar IFN-g pada pengobatan TB dengan pemberian ek…
Acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) are a leading cause of ill- health and death globally. Individual or multiple micronutrients have been shown to modulate immune function and affect the risk and severity of a number of infectious diseases. We systematically reviewed the evidence on the impact of micronutrient supplements to reduce the occurrence of ARIs and shorten the duration of ARI s…
Comparative potency of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) is an important clinical issue. Most available trials have compared the different PPIs at one or a few selected specific dosages, making it difficult to derive quantitative equivalence dosages. Here we derived PPI dose equivalents based on a comprehensive assessment of dose-dependent effects on intragastric pH
The study was carried out to evaluate the anti-ulcerative and gastroprotective effect of DLBS2411, a bioactive fraction from Cinnamomum burmannii (Nees & T. Nees) Blume, in Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus)