Respiratory tract infections are commonly found health problems in daily practice. Various microorganisms may be the causative pathogens and many antimicrobial agents are claimed to be effective to overcome the problem. Rational choice of antimicrobiolal agents should be based on empirical experience what is the most likely pathogen(s) for a particular respiratory tract infection, followed by c…
Cancer is a problem in Indonesia and its mortality rate is increasing. According to the Cancer Registration Council, in Indonesian women breast cancer is ranked second after cervix cancer. A medicinal plant which is called Jeruju (Acanthus ilicifolius) has been thought by traditional healers in Pasuruan and Probolinggo as effective for the treatment of breast cancer. A study has been done to in…
Euphillin (R) retard (EN) is a slow-release preparation of theophylline marketed in Indonesia. The usual dose for patients with chronic bronchial asthma is 1 tablet twice daily. Information on the steady-state serum concentration of theophylline after ER administration is still lacking. This information is important because theophylline has a narrow margin of safety and a large inter-and intra-…