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Antibiotics prescribing pattern for respiratory tract infections: findings from a secondary healthcare facility in Abuja

ALFA, John (International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 2015-04)

Rational use of medicines is a concept developed to facilitate the provision of safe medicines and quality healthcare. Key elements include rational prescribing, dispensing and use of medicines. Understanding prescribing ...
Cissus stem gum as potential dispersant in pharmaceutical liquid systems: rheological characterization

ALFA, John (Bollettino Chimico Farmaceutico, 2001)

A Co-axial viscometer, the Haake-Rotovisco, was used studying the rheological behaviour of aqueous dispersion of cissus stem gum. At concentrations of 4% w/v and above, the mucilage is both pseudoplastic and thixotropic. ...
Cissus Stem Gumas Potential Dispersantin Pharmaceutical Liquid Systems Suspending and Emulsifying Properties

ALFA, John (Bollettino Chimico Farmaceutico, 2001)

The emulsifying and suspending properties of a new gum derived from the stem of cissus rufescence family Amphelidaceae were studied. Stability of the liquid paraffin emulsions prepared using this mucilaginous substance was ...
Compression and Compaction Behaviour of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Sorghum and Andropogon Stalks

ALFA, John (Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2017)

Sources and processing techniques could affect performance of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC). This study therefore evaluated the suitability of some agricultural wastes as novel sources of MCC; Sorghum Bicolour and ...
Design of a New Compressible Metronidazole Powder: Co-precipitation with Ovalbumin

ALFA, John (Journal of Phytomedicine and Therapeutics, 2001)

Metronidazole powder was co-precipitated with egg albumin solution al concentrations of IO to 40 % w/v. The batch treated with 15 % of the ovalbumin was compared with metronidazole granulated with starch. Brittle Fracture ...
Development and Evaluation of PEG-Gelatin-Based Microparticles to Enhance the Oral Delivery of Insulin

ALFA, John (NITIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE, 2024-06-05)

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a global disease identified by hyperglycemia due to defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Objective: The main objective of this research was to evaluate the ability of ...
Direct Compression Properties of Microcrystalline Cellulose and Its Silicified Product

ALFA, John (East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2004)

The influence of silicified microcrystalline cellulose (SMCC) on the flow, compaction and tableting properties of metronidazole powder was investigated. The study compared medium grades of both SMCC and standard microcrystalline ...
Diversity, Utility, Analytical Methods and Use Implications of Aroma-active Compounds from Select Angiosperm Families

ALFA, John (European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2014)

An “aroma-active compound” (AAC) has a “flavor”- ie: a “distinct taste and odor”. An example is menthol. All aromatic plants (APs), including some medicinal plants, such as Menthaxpiperita (Family Lamiaceae), produce a ...
Drug-Excipient Compatibility: Preformulation Study with New Grades of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Potential Non-Woody Sources, Sor- ghum and Andropogon

ALFA, John (Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research, 2022-10-17)

Compatibility of Sorghum and Andropogon Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) with acetaminophen, ascorbic acid and metronidazole was examined using FTIR. Tablet characteristics of the binary blends were studied. Drug-excipient ...
Dynamics of herbal medicine processing and production in Benue State Nigeria

ALFA, John (African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2022-07)

The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge base of traditional medicine practitioners (TMPs) in Benue State in relation to current good manufacturing practice for effective quality, safety, and increased economic ...
Ebola virus disease: understanding how relevant health information is disseminated in Nigeria

ALFA, John (International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 2015-04)

The high mortality rate and rapid spread associated with the Ebola virus disease (Ebola) justify its classification as an international health emergency. This is in addition to the fact that currently, no cure exists for ...
EFFECT OF HEALTH SECTOR FUNDING ON IMMUNIZATION SERVICES: FINDINGS FROM NIGERIA’S FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY

ALFA, John (VALUE IN HEALT H, 2016)

Nigeria like other developing countries adopts routine immunization as a strategy to reduce the burden of preventable diseases but evidence suggests that coverage is inadequate. Adequate healthcare funding can improve the ...
Effect of Lubricants on Flow Properties and Tablet Strength of Silicified Microcrystalline Cellulose

ALFA, John (FABAD Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2008)

The effects of magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) and talc as lubricants on some powder and tablet properties of silicified microcrystalline cellulose (SMCC) were studied. Single and binary blends of talc, ...
EVALUATION OF SORGHUM AND ANDROPOGON MCC AS FILLER-BINDERS IN ACETAMINOPHEN, ASCORBIC ACID OR METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS

ALFA, John (World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2021)

Dilution capacity of Sorghum or Andropogon MCC was evaluated for acetaminophen, ascorbic acid and metronidazole compacts. Empirical study involved binary blends of powder of any of these drugs with either of the new MCC ...
Factors Influencing Access to Medicines in Nigeria: Views and Experiences of Residents of the Federal Capital Territory

ALFA, John (VALUE IN HEALT H, 2016)

Access to medicines for Nigerians remains a critical factor influencing national healthcare. Currently, life expectancy at birth is under 60 years and is representative of other poor health indices. This indicates urgent ...
Fighting faking and counterfeiting: Lessons from the Nigerian NASS Clinic

ALFA, John (International Journal of Drug Development and Research, 2013-07)

Abstract: Faking and counterfeiting remains a major barrier to the management and control of important diseases that plague developing countries. As well as constituting significant risk to patients and consumers, it also ...
Herbal Drug Development from Traditional Formulations: Refocusing Pharmaceutics and Posology for Accelerated Validation

ALFA, John (British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2014)

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that the toxicity data of a traditional medicine (TM) product that has been in use for 20 years or more without untoward effects should be determined, as the first ...
HYBRIDIZATION OF SNAIL EPIPHRAGM AND CHITOSAN AS A CARRIER OF ORAL INSULIN DELIVERY IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT

ALFA, John (Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023)

Oral insulin delivery remains a mirage among the pharmaceutical scientists due to inability to circumvent its inherent stability in gastrointestinal tract after oral administration. In this study, insulin-loaded microparticles ...
Isolation and Physiotechnical Properties of Grades of Cellulose Derived from a Novel Source, Sorghum bicolor

ALFA, John (Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, 2000)

Sodium hydroxide de-lignified cc-Cellulose obtained from Sorphum bicolor was modified to the microcrystalline form by appropriate treatment with a mineral acid. The grades of cellulose were subejcted to preliminary ...
Knowledge and practice of pharmaceutical care among hospital pharmacists in Abuja

ALFA, John (International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 2016-04)

Pharmaceutical care refers to the provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes aimed at improving a patient’s quality of life Pharmaceutical care therefore serves as a means of achieving ...

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