Prevalence and Severity of Adverse Drug Reactions among Adult Patients Using Antiretroviral New Default and Modified Default First Line Regimens in Mbeya Region, Tanzania

A comparative study of the prevalence of adverse drug reactions due to zidovudine/lamivudine/efavirenz (new default first line) and zidovudine/lamivudine/nevirapine (modified default first line) regimens was done in Mbeya Region, Tanzania. The new default first line regimen was found to be safer than the modified default first line regimen. This study provides antiretrovirals safety profiles and potential information for patient health  management planning and decision making.Key words: Antiretroviral regimens, adverse drug reactions, prevalenc

Rational Use of Medicines in Relation to Pharmaceutical Supply System in District Hospitals of Dar es Salaam Region

Pharmaceutical management involves a set of practices aiming at ensuring timely availability and appropriate use of safe, effective and quality pharmaceuticals and services in any health care setting. Rational use of medicines is often associated with efficiency of pharmaceutical supply system that operates in the health care system. Pharmaceutical supply system involves planning and programming for pharmaceutical requirements, procurement, storage and distribution which are the necessary steps towards rational use of medicines.Key words: Pharmaceutical management, pharmaceutical supply system, rational use of medicine

Essential Oil of Brachylaena hutchinsii Hutch from Tanzania: Antimicrobial Activity and Composition

East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol.6(3) 2003: 61-6