Doripenem, a parenteral, broad-spectrum antibacterial agent of the carbapenem family, is indicated as empirical therapy in serious bacterial infections in adults. Doripenem is indicated in Japan for use as a single agent in intra-abdominal infections (IAIs), lower respiratory tract infections (including nosocomial pneumonia), complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) and a variety of other b…
Many studies in vitro and in vivo have shown immunomodulating and antiviral activities of inosine pranobex. The objective of this research was to examine the potential beneficial effects of inosine pranobex (Groprinosin) on the immune system in children with cellular immunodeficiency as a prophylaxis of recurrent infections, mainly of viral origin. Inosine pranobex (50 mg/kg b.w./day) in divide…
Inosine pranobex (Isoprinosine®) is an immunomodulatory drug approved in several countries for the treatment of viral infections. This study compared the efficacy and safety of inosine pranobex versus placebo in subjects with clinically diagnosed influenza-like illness, including subjects with laboratory-confirmed acute respiratory viral infections. Subgroup analyses evaluated the efficacy of …
The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral inosine pranobex as compared with acyclovir in the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (RHL) and recurrent herpes genitalis (RHG). A multicenter double-blind, double-dummy, randomized, controlled, parallel group trial was conducted in 144 patients with RHL and 144 RHG. Patients were assigned to treatment in one of two …
Phaleria macrocarpa, commonly known as Mahkota dewa is a medicinal plant that is indigenous to Indonesia and Malaysia. Extracts of P. macrocarpa have been used since years in traditional medicine that are evaluated scientifically as well. The extracts are reported for a number of valuable medicinal properties such as anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacte…
DLBS1442, a proprietary and standardized semipolar bioactive extract of the fruit Phaleria macrocarpa, is preclinically proven to have anti-inflmmatory properties. The current clinical study evaluated the effiacy and safety of DLBS1442 in alleviating symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and primary dysmenorrhea
In recent years, the utilization of certain medicinal plants as therapeutic agents has drastically increased. Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff) Boerl is frequently used in traditional medicine. Th present investigation was undertaken with the purpose of developing pharmacopoeial standards for this species. Nutritional values such as ash, fier, protein, fat, and carbohydrate contents were investig…
DLBS1442 merupakan fraksi bioaktif Phaleria macrocarpa yang memiliki efekmenurunkan ekspresi reseptor estrogen-β (RE-β) dan enzim siklo-oksigenase 2 (COX-2) serta meningkatkan ekspresi gen reseptor progesteron. Ketiga mekanisme tersebut diduga berperan dalam keluhan nyeri pada endometriosis dan atau adenomiosis.
Vertigo is a symptom in which individuals experience a false sensation of movement. This type of dizziness is thought to originate in the inner ear labyrinth or its neural connections. It is a commonly experienced symptom and can cause significant problems with carrying out normal activities. Betahistine is a drug that may work by improving blood flow to the inner ear. This review examines whet…
The efficacy of once-weekly (OW) glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) has been estab- lished in several trials in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); however, real-world evidence on their effectiveness is limited. This study evaluated the effectiveness of OW GLP-1RA regarding glycemic and weight outcomes, and relative to DPP-4i in a comparator analysis.