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AN OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL TOWARDS THE USE OF GENERIC DRUGS IN TUPA VILLAGE, NORTH BULANGO DISTRICT, BONE BOLANGO REGENCY, GORONTALO PROVINCE, IN 2022 Abubakar, Fadlun; Yunus, Fitriah Ayu Magfirah; Hasili, Abdul Sulhadi
Medical Sains : Jurnal Ilmiah Kefarmasian Vol 9 No 3 (2024)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Farmasi Muhammadiyah Cirebon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37874/ms.v9i3.1195

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Generic drugs are medications with generic names, as defined by the Indonesian Pharmacopoeia and International Non-proprietary Names (INN) from the WHO, and they do not use trade names or manufacturer logos. Examples of these include amoxicillin and metformin. The public often perceives generic drugs to be inferior to patented drugs because of their relatively lower prices. The purpose of this study is to describe the knowledge level of the community about the use of generic drugs in Desa Tupa, Kecamatan Bulango Utara, Kabupaten Bone Bolango in 2022. This study employs a descriptive method using a quantitative approach. Data were collected through questionnaires that were distributed to 30 randomly selected respondents. A univariate analysis was conducted by creating frequency distributions to determine the community's awareness level regarding generic drugs. The survey results indicated that most residents of Desa Tupa have limited information about the use of generic drugs. The study concluded that, in terms of knowledge level about generic drugs, 30% of respondents had heard of generic drugs, 22% knew that generic drugs were named according to INN (International Non-proprietary Names), 11% understood that generic drugs are those that have expired patents, 9% recognize that generic drugs do not use brand names, and 28% are aware that generic drugs are more affordable than branded drugs.
Antibacterial Activity Test of Etanol Extract of Black Sea Cucumber (Holothuria atra) against the Bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli Husain, Fadli; Padja, Tegar Abdiyanto; Slamet, Nangsih Sulastri; Nur, Moh. Usman; Yunus, Fitriah Ayu Magfirah; Abubakar, Fadlun; Polontalo, Febriyanti
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN Vol 23 No 1 (2025): JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN
Publisher : Research and Community Service Unit, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/infokes.Vol23.Iss1.1337

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Black Sea cucumber (Holothuria atra) contain chemical compounds that has antibacterial activity. One of the bacteria that is pathogenic to humans and at risk of death are Staphylococcus aureus and Eschericia coli. The purpose of this study is to ascertain whether black sea cucumber ethanol extract in Pataomeme waters has antibacterial activity against the microorganisms E. coli and S. aureus. The type of research used is quantitative research with quasi laboratory experiments. Antibacterial activity test using disc diffusion method. Black Sea cucumber extract was made in 3 concentrations, consisted of 7.5%, 10% and 12.5%. The results showed that black sea cucumber extract has antibacterial activity seen through the inhibition zone formed. The maximum inhibition zone is at a concentration of 12.5% sea cucumber extract, which is 28.59 mm against S. aureus bacteria and 21.02 mm against E. coli bacteria. According to our results, sea cucumber may be a suitable marine source of antibacterial substances. To ascertain its potential use in other areas of medicine, more in vivo research must be conducted.