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Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research
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Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research (PCPR) is an international, peer-reviewed journal, publishing original research, review, case reports, and commentaries on all aspects of pharmacology and clinical pharmacy. The journal aims to contribute to the scientific committee by publishing the high quality articles. It is published 3 times a year to provide a forum for pharmacologists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to share best practice, encouraging networking, and a more collaborative approach in pharmacology and clinical pharmacy.
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The Profile of Antihypertensive Drug Prescriptions and Interactions at Pindad General Hospital Yane S. Herliany; Siti R. Wahyuningsih
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research Vol 5, No 1
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (262.483 KB) | DOI: 10.15416/pcpr.v5i1.26172

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Hypertension is a major problem in the world. World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 1.13 billion people in the world suffer from hypertension. This study aimed to determine antihypertensive prescription profile and drug interaction in outpatient installation at PINDAD General Hospital, Bandung in January 2019. This study was non-experimental observational studies with retrospective data collection. There were 381 patients with hypertension (50,13% female and 49,87% male). The most widely used antihypertensive drug is Amlodipine (33,28%) and Calcium Channel Blocker drug (34,20%). Moreover, we found 74,07% was moderate drug-drug interaction (DDI) with Amlodipine and Lisinopril as the most common cases (21,08%). We concluded that 15,7% prescription contain antihypertensive drugs and moderate DDI occurred in the use of amlodipine and lisinopril. DDI should get more attention due to the clinical manifestations that may occur in patients.
Assessment of Factors Influencing Adherence to Antidiabetic Drugs among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at a Tertiary Care Hospital in India Nandini H C; Akshay Gali; Sushma Muraraiah
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research Vol 5, No 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15416/pcpr.v5i1.26507

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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic endocrine disorder that requires long-term treatment. Non-adherence to anti-diabetic drugs is common and associated with poor outcomes. Non-adherence leads to complications, higher incidence of hospital admissions and imposes economic burden. Hence, the present study was undertaken to measure adherence to anti-diabetic medication and factors contributing to it. This cross-sectional study was conducted among patients on anti-diabetic medication after taking their informed consent in a tertiary care hospital in India. Each patient’s demographic, clinical, and treatment data along with the adherence to treatment has been assessed during a personal interview with each patient using Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS-5). Factors contributing to medication adherence was assessed using chi-square test. A total of 250 patients were recruited in the study. The mean age was 54 years and non-adherence to anti-diabetic medications was 21.6%.  Univariate Analysis showed that marital status, education status, good glycemic control, illness >5years had a statistically significant association (p=<0.05) with self-reported adherence to anti-diabetic medication.
Synthesis and Molecular Docking Study of 1-(3-Chloropropyl)-3,5-Bis((E)-4-Methoxybenzylidene)Piperidin-4-One as Dengue Virus Type 2 (DEN2) NS2B/NS3 Protease Inhibitor Candidate Romi Habibi; Noval Herfindo; Rudi Hendra; Hilwan Y. Teruna; Adel Zamri
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research Vol 5, No 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15416/pcpr.v5i1.25624

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Curcumin is a secondary metabolite compound that has diverse biological activities. However, it is easily hydrolyzed at physiological pH due to the presence of the β-diketone group. Therefore, the replacement of the β-diketone group with mono ketone is expected to overcome this issue. We hereby report the synthesis of mono ketone curcumin derivatives from piperidone by two-steps reactions. The synthesis of curcumin derivate 3 was carried out by Claisen-Schmidt condensation between 4-piperidone and 4-methoxybenzaldehyde using alkaline catalyst. The synthesized curcumin derivate 3 was then reacted with the 1-bromo-3-chloropropane to produce curcumin derivate 5, 1-(3-chloropropyl)-3.5-bis((E)-4-methoxybenzylidene)piperidin-4-one, with 72% yield. The calculated docking scores, the curcumin derivate 5 possessed a better affinity for receptors than the standard panduratin A. The curcumin derivate 5 has a lower docking score of -6.40 kcal/mol compared to panduratin A with value of -5.18 kcal/mol and also had strong binding interactions to DEN2 NS2B/NS3 protease. Thus, this compound is promising candidate as a new anti-dengue agent.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Insulin Use of Diabetic Patients in India Venkataraman A P; Laxminarayana Kamath; Samhita Shankar
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research Vol 5, No 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (305.747 KB) | DOI: 10.15416/pcpr.v5i1.26564

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 Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of common metabolic disorders that share the phenotype of hyperglycemia. India is emerging as the world diabetic capital. Insulin is a therapeutic option to treat either type 1 and type 2 DM. Inadequate awareness about the use of insulin is likely to influence its acceptance and adherence. The present study was done to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding insulin use among diabetic patients at Victoria Hospital, Bangalore, India. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of sixty diabetic patients (either inpatients or outpatients) were assessed by using a validated questionnaire consisting of 24 items. Scores were allotted to each question and evaluated after applying appropriate statistical tests. The mean age of the patients was 53.51±6.48 years (58.33% males). The mean knowledge score was 9.06±1.88 out of 22, attitude score was 4.78±1.37 out of 12 and practice score was 7.75±1.24 out of 11. The mean score of attitude was better in females compared to male patients (5.32±1.34 vs. 4.4±1.28). Male patients scored 38.57% compared to female patients (41.33%) for the question regarding symptoms of hypoglycemia. 57.14% of male patients and 72% of female patients carried simple carbohydrates when going out. Despite good practice scores, the knowledge and attitude scores regarding insulin use were inadequate. Potential adverse effects of insulin can be avoided and better knowledge, attitude, and practice can be achieved by providing proper education to patients. Keywords: knowledge, attitude, practice, diabetic, insulin 
The Pharmacokinetic Drug-Drug Interactions of Andrographis paniculata and Ibuprofen in the Plasma of Healthy Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbits Mutakin Mutakin; Sandra Megantara; Batari A. Larasati; Yogiyanto Yogiyanto; Jutti Levita; Slamet Ibrahim
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research Vol 5, No 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (542.05 KB) | DOI: 10.15416/pcpr.v5i2.27508

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An HPLC method was developed and validated for the pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction between Andrographis paniculata and ibuprofen in the plasma of Oryctolagus cuniculus rabbits after a single oral administration of the mixture. Nine healthy rabbits (6 males and 3 females, weight 1.68-2.42 kg) were acclimatized for 7 days and were randomly divided into 3 groups. At day-8th the rabbits were group (1) treated with a single oral administration of ibuprofen (dose of 28 mg/kg BW); group (2) treated with a single oral administration of Andrographis paniculata infusion (7.04 mL/kg BW); group (3) treated with a single oral administration of a mixture of Andrographis paniculata (7.04 mL/kg BW) infusion and ibuprofen (dose of 28 mg/kg BW). Plasma samples were prepared by collecting the blood from the marginal ear vein at 0, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after the mixture administration, followed by centrifuging it for 30 minutes 3000 rpm. Chromatographic separation was performed on a LiChrosorb RP-18 with methanol and double-distilled water (70:30) as the mobile phase, flow rate 1 mL/minute. UV detection was set at 227 nm. The absorption and distribution of ibuprofen were fast (Tmax = 30 min; Cmax = 4.02962 mcg/mL), however, interestingly this drug could improve the absorption and distribution of andrographolide in Oryctolagus cuniculus rabbits
Potential Tracking OF Cytotoxic Activities Of Mangrove Perepate (Sonneratia alba) Root Extract as an Anticancer Candidate Madyawati Latief; Nelson Nelson; Hilda Amanda; Indra Lasmana Tarigan; Siti Aisyah
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research Vol 5, No 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (315.145 KB) | DOI: 10.15416/pcpr.v5i2.26790

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Mangrove plants are one of the most extensive biodiversity in Jambi. Besides functioning as a coastal ecosystem protector, it also has any potential of its chemical content. The study of mangrove’s bioactive compound is important to generate a new therapeutic agent. This study aims to obtain chemical compounds that have cytotoxic activity, reveal the chemical formula and molecular structure of that active compound, and determine the cytotoxic activity level of active compound from perepat (Sonneratia alba) root extract. The extract was isolated and purified using Liquid Vacuum Chromatography, Graphitation Column Chromatography, and Thin Layer Chromatography. The isolate was characterized using FT-IR spectrophotometry. Our result found that it corresponds to the β-sitosterol compound group with a high similarly chromophore. Furthermore, both of the extract and isolate was tested for toxicity activity using the Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT) method using Artemia salina shrimp larvae. Herein, we reported that acetone isolated extract possesses lower cell death average 100% (start 200 μg/ml) than isolate extract 80% (50μg/ml). Furthermore the toxicity of total extract has LC50 23,98 (μg/ml), while Isolate 10,04 (μg/ml). From the LC50 value, it can be concluded that the toxicity of the extract lower than the isolate, and both were classified as very toxic compounds, and very potential to be developed into anti-cancer drug compounds.
Estimating Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease Risk of 10-year with the Systemic Coronary Risk Estimation Method and Statin Use Recommendation Nurmainah - Nurmainah; Syarifah N.Y.R.S Asseggaf
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research Vol 5, No 3 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15416/pcpr.v5i3.26599

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Stroke and heart disease belong to atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD), which is one of the death causes in Indonesia. This study aimed to estimate the risk of atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years using the Systemic Coronary Risk Estimation (SCORE) method. This research was an observational study with descriptive cross-sectional study design. Respondent data collection was taken prospectively which means directs data was collected through interviews, blood pressure measurement, and peripheral blood sampling. The results showed that respondents who were involved in this study were those with an average age of 49.70 ± 7.1 years. Respondents were more dominated by women (76.1%); BMI of respondents showed in the non-obese group 27.14 ± 4.6 kg/m2; total cholesterol, LDL, TG, and HDL levels respectively had an average of 152.17 ± 39.5 mg/dL; 91.28 ± 40.9 mg/dL; 117.24 ± 96.9 mg/dL; and 30.87 ± 8.8. The number of respondents who smoke was 17.39% and that of those who have undergone physical activity in the form of sports was 60.87%. Based on the results of risk estimation using the SCORE method, it was found that the number of people who were in the low-risk category was 54.35% and the moderate risk category was 45.65%. This study concludes that the risk of ASCVD for the next 10 years in the community is at low and moderate levels. Non-pharmacological treatment is more recommended at this level and statins can be given to individuals if there is no improvement in cholesterol levels.
Carbapenems: A literature Review regarding Resistance, Risk Factors, and Mortality in Pneumonia Tania R. Amalia; Eli Halimah; Riyadi Adrizain; Miski A. Khairinisa
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research Vol 6, No 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15416/pcpr.v6i1.32282

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Carbapenem is one of antibiotic to treat respiratory infections such as pneumonia that frequently used in tertiary care facilities and started to create resistances. This study aims to review the resistance of carbapenems, assess the risk factors for resistance that leads to mortality, and the more effective antibiotic treatment options to overcome the resistance. Assessment of the use of carbapenems in pneumonia through previous studies were carried out by searching the articles in search engine databases in 2011 to 2021. Articles reporting carbapenems resistance, risk factors, and mortality were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Of 14 articles included in inclusion criteria, 4 studies reported the occurrence of resistance to gram-negative bacteria such as Acinetobacter aumanii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae, and 10 articles reported risk factors and mortality. The risk factors for carbapenems resistance are the history of carbapenems use, duration of hospitalization, use of mechanical ventilation, high Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS) scores, and high Acute Physiologic and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE). Carbapenems resistance causes mortality such as septic shock, high Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores, and elevated risk at > 60 years of age, female sex, and inappropriate choice of antibiotics. The results showed that imipenem has higher resistance than other carbapenems members, the risk factors for carbapenems resistance are dominated by a history of carbapenems use, mortality caused by high score SOFA, and colistin can be the current choice to overcome carbapenems resistance.
Anti-malarial Drugs as Potential Inhibitors of Leishmania Glycolytic Enzymes: Development of New Anti-leishmanial Agents Bashir A. Yousef; Tanzeel H. Elwaseela; Tagwa A. Ali; Fatima E. Mohammed; Wala O. Mohammed; Majdi Alobaid; Amina I. Dirar
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research Vol 5, No 3 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15416/pcpr.v5i3.29380

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Leishmaniasis is one of the most important endemic diseases in Sudan. The glycolytic pathway is one of the essential pathways in the survival and pathogenicity of the leishmania parasite. This study aimed to evaluate the antileishmanial activities of three antimalarial drugs through targeting the glycolytic pathway of the parasite. Anti-leishmanial activities of artesunate, quinine and mefloquine were evaluated using an in vitro anti-promastigote assay. Then, in silico molecular docking was conducted using Autodock 4.0 software to study the molecular interactions of antimalarial drugs to different key glycolytic enzymes. The results of the current study, Artesunate, quinine, and mefloquine showed effective inhibitory activities against L. donovani with IC50 values of 58.85, 40.24, and 20.06 μg/ml, respectively. Molecular docking analysis revealed interesting interactions between different antimalarial drugs and various glycolytic enzymes (Glucose-6-phosphate isomerase, Triosephosphate isomerase, Glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase and Pyruvate kinase). Moreover, these drugs interact with different amino acid residues of the proteins with satisfactory binding energies, particularly with artesunate. According to binding energies, Glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase was represented the most potential target for three tested drugs. Collectively, our results showed promising antileishmanial activities of different antimalarial that may mediated through inhibition of glycolysis process in leishmania donovani promastigote.
A Randomized, Prospective Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Omega-3 Fatty Acids as Additional Therapy to Methotrexate versus Methotrexate Monotherapy in the Management of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Ankita Bedwal; Kavitha Rajarathna; Revathi T.N.
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research Vol 6, No 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15416/pcpr.v6i1.30836

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Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, hyperproliferative, immune-mediated skin disorder, having a prevalence of 0.44-2.8% in India. Methotrexate is a widely used systemic regimen for moderate to severe psoriasis. Supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids has decreased the severity of the disease in some studies. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of omega-3 fatty acids as an add-on to methotrexate versus methotrexate monotherapy in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. A total of 40 patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis were recruited in the study and randomized into two groups of 20 patients each. Group O received omega-3 fatty acids as add-on to methotrexate and Group M received methotrexate monotherapy. Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), Physician’s Global Assessment (PGA) were assessed at baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks of treatment. The adverse events were assessed throughout the study period. There was a significant decrease in PASI and DLQI scores from baseline to end of 12 weeks in both groups (p<0.001) but the difference between the two groups was not significant (p>0.05). A higher number of patients had a PGA score of 0 or 1 at the end of 12 weeks in Group O (60%) as compared to Group M (40%) but the difference between the groups was not significant (p=0.34). The treatment was well tolerated in both the groups, with most common adverse events being nausea, diarrhea and epigastric pain. This study showed that the treatment in both the groups was equally effective in decreasing the severity of psoriasis and was well tolerated.

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