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Pengaruh konseling obat terhadap pengetahuan dan tingkat kepatuhan pasien hipertensi Tahun 2023 Nainggolan , Intan; Nurasni, Nurasni; Simanjuntak, Nerly Juli Pranita; Novriani , Erida; Piska , Finna; Meutia , Rena; Neswita, Elfia
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences JPS Volume 7 Nomor 2 (2024)
Publisher : Fakultas Farmasi Universitas Tjut Nyak Dhien

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36490/journal-jps.com.v7i2.507

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Hypertension is when blood pressure exceeds normal limits, and it is generally a lifelong condition that requires maintaining stable blood pressure. Every year, the relationship between hypertension and death from heart and blood vessel disease stabilizes. Every year, the link between hypertension and death from heart and blood vessel disease is proven. This research took place from July to September 2023 at H. Adam Malik Hospital, Medan, with 53 patients who met the inclusion criteria. The study aims to assess the level of adherence of hypertensive patients to the use of their medication using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale questionnaire and to see whether counseling can increase the level of patient compliance. The results of the analysis show that providing counseling has a significant impact on increasing compliance in hypertensive patients at H.Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, as demonstrated by the Wilcoxon test with p-value < 0.05.
Formulasi Dan Uji Aktivitas Antibakteri Gel Ekstrak Etanol Daun Brotowali (Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers) Terhadap Bakteri Pada Ulkus Diabetikum Meutia , Rena; Valerie , Monica; Safriani , Riri; Aiman , Hanifa Rifdah; Fachrunniza , Yunda; Fadhilah , Dhea Nur; Ratmelya , Dara Sukma; Sabrina , Nur Irhamni; Meila , Okpri
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences JPS Volume 9 Nomor 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36490/journal-jps.com.v9i1.1167

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Diabetic ulcers are a chronic complication of Diabetes Mellitus, which occurs due to uncontrolled blood glucose levels. Patients with a history of Diabetes Mellitus are susceptible to wounds, especially on the feet, and are difficult to heal, leading to infection. Bacteria identified as causing infection in diabetic ulcers include gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis. The purpose of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity of Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers leaf gel against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which are the bacteria that cause infections in diabetic ulcers. The method used was to measure the area of ​​the inhibition zone formed on NA media that had grown bacteria, using the well method, then added the gel preparation of Tinospora cordifolia leaf extract with each concentration of 10%, 20% and 30%. Previously, the gel preparation had been evaluated by several tests such as organoleptic tests, homogeneity, adhesiveness, spreadability and pH. The results of the study obtained antibacterial activity testing at each concentration have antibacterial activity with each category being moderate and very strong. The very strong category was obtained at a concentration of 30% with an average inhibition zone obtained 15,64 mm, while at a concentration of 10%, 20% were included in the moderate category with a concentration obtained 9,75, and 10,28 mm. The conclusion of this study is that the gel of brotowali leaf extract (Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) has antibacterial activity against one of the bacteria that causes diabetic ulcer infections, namely Staphylococcus epidermidis.