[Lotion with hydroquione - tretinoin].

The observed precipitation in a lotion containing 4% of hydrochinon and 0,03% of tretinoine is evaluated. To dissolve both actives, 10% propyleneglycol is used and the alcohol concentration varied. From the results it is demonstrated that at least 54 ml of ethanol 96 degrees is necessary to dissolve both actives.

[Pharmacy compounding of an omeprazole suspension].

The problems of preparation of different pharmaceutically compounded formulations of prescribed omeprazole suspensions are discussed. Problems that can be cited are: inadequate preparation, chemical and physical stability problems, taste problems and low bioavailability. The formulation of the omeprazole suspension is optimized, taking into account the cited problems.

Evaluation of Artemisia annua infusion efficacy for the treatment of malaria in Plasmodium chabaudi chabaudi infected mice.

The efficacy of artemisinin (AR) against malaria has prompted its use as a tea drink in endemic communities. However, there is controversy about its efficacy in this form. Therefore we have investigated the effectiveness of Artemisia annua infusion in infected mice.

Development and validation of a simple thin layer chromatographic method for the analysis of artemisinin in Artemisia annua L. plant extracts.

Owing to the development of parasite resistance to standard antimalarial treatments like chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine, the demand for Artemisia annua, a key ingredient for new and highly effective antimalarial drugs, is huge. Therefore selective and precise methods to determine the content of artemisinin in dry plant material and in raw impure extracts are needed. In this work a method is described for the clear separation and extraction of artemisinin from other plant components in the Artemisia annua L.