Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Pharmaccutical Technology -- IIUM
Summary: Metformin HCl, a drug from biguanide class, is the most commonly used first-line antihyperglycemic agent in the treatment of NIDDM. The major problems associated with the drug are high dose (1.5-2.0 g/day), frequent dosing due to its shorter biologic
Subject(s): Chronic renal failure | Chronic renal failure -- Patients | Chronic renal failure -- Psychological aspects | Hemodialysis | Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Internal Medicine -- IIUM
Summary: The role of end of life care is fundamental in end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, who are known to have high morbidity and morta
Subject(s): Leeches -- Therapeutic use | Leeches -- Malaysia | Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry -- IIUM
Summary: Leech saliva contains biologically active compounds that are mainly proteins and peptides. In Malaysia leeches have been used for traditional medicine for a long time. However, there are scanty studie
Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Biotechnology -- IIUM
Summary: Medicinal plants are moving from fringe to mainstream use as they offer more effective and safer alternatives for diseases. Andrographis paniculata (Hempedu bumi) from the Acanthaceae family is one of the potential medicinal plants used traditionally to treat a
