African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2274

Table of Content: 29 May, 2017; 11(20)

May 2017

Hepatocurative effect of aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa on some antioxidants and haematological indices of acetaminophen-challenged Wistar albino rats

Hibiscus sabdariffa is among the medicinal plants which have been shown to possess several medicinal properties. The present study was conducted to investigate the antioxidant and haematological properties of the aqueous leaf extract of H. sabdariffa on acetaminophen-challenged liver using rat model. Twenty (20) Wistar albino rats were used for this study and were divided into 4 groups of 5 rats each. Group 1 rats were...

Author(s): Parker E. Joshua, Chuma S. Eze, Chimere Y. Ukegbu, Joshua O. Okafor, Prisca C. Okoli, Chinelo C. Nkwocha, Florence O. Nduka, Amaechi L. Ogara, Chibuike S. Ubani

May 2017

Perception, knowledge and use of antibiotic among communities in Chad

Chad is a country where self-medication and use of antibiotic without medical prescriptions are still observed. These practices lead to the apparent emergence of resistance to antibiotics for bacteria. The aim of this study was to assess the abusive and inappropriate use of antibiotics among the communities. The surveys were conducted in N'Djamena and Moundou, two major cities of Chad. All the respondents were aged...

Author(s): Ndoutamia G., Fissou H. Yandaï, Nadjilem D. and Gatsing D.