1.Comparative in vitro quality evaluation of Metronidazole tablets
Azjargal G ; Tungalag Ts ; Otgonchimeg T ; Gereltuya D
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2024;24(1):57-62
Introduction:
Quality of pharmaceutical products is very important because drugs must be marketed as safe
and therapeutically active formulations whose performance is consistent and predictable. The evaluation of
the physical characteristics of the pharmaceutical products can ensure their quality as well as bioavailability
and impart optimum therapeutic activity. Metronidazole was chosen for this comparative study because this
drug is widely used worldwide in the treatment of amoebiasis and other microbial diseases.
Method:
The quality control parameters of five different brands of metronidazole 500 mg tablets were
determined weight variation, friability, hardness, and disintegration, dissolution and assay tests. All the tablets
were evaluated for conformity with British Pharmacopoeia (BP) and Mongolian Pharmacopoeia-National
Formulary (MP-NF) standards.
Results:
Among five brands of tablets Brand М3 had lower mean weight variation of 0.8% and Brand М1
had highest mean weight variation of 3.42%. For friability test Brand М2 had the lowest mean friability (0.57)
and Brand М1 had highest mean friability (1.51). The disintegration time for five brands of ciprofloxacin tablet
obtained were in the subsequent order: Brand М1 (2.82 min) < Brand М3 (8.8 min) < Brand М4 (12.32 min)
< Brand М5 (13.82 min) < Brand М1 (39.22 min).
Conclusion
The present study revealed that all of the leading brands (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5) of this tablet
met the quality control parameters as per pharmacopoeial specifications.
2.Food poisoning infection caused by Salmonella spp
Tungalag O ; Enerel E ; Dagvadorj Ts ; Narangerel B ; Lkhagvadorj D ; Altantsetseg D
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2019;190(4):3-7
Background:
We aimed to study the etiology and transmission route of diseases introducing the modern, rapid and
high-sensitivity molecular genetic diagnostic methods for salmonellosis.
Material and Method:
In the study, we collected 680 stool samples and defined organisms of food intoxication by identification
of bacteria, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and determined serotype and antibiotic resistance.
Result:
Salmonella spp was detected from the stool of 25 (42.3%) patients out of 59 outpatient clinic and
of 170 (27.4%) patients out of 621 inpatient clinic with diagnosis of food intoxication. In total there
was detected 195 salmonella spp, and out of this isolated Sal. typhimurum in 193 (98.9%), and Sal.
enteritidis was in 2 (1.1%) patients, respectively. We defined Sal. typhimurum in selected 32 cultures
and did not detect resistant gene DT-104 ACS-SuT by PCR.
Conclusion
As resulted in the survey, we defined 195 (28,6) Salmonella typhimurum among the 680 patients who
were suffered from food intoxication, and revealed fast foods, animal derived foods such as chicken,
fish caused the food intoxication. Sal. typhimurium not resistance to antibiotics.
3.The effectiveness of occupational therapy for Children with Developmental Disabilities: A case study
Bulganchimeg S ; Myendigul B ; Tuyajargal T ; Tungalag G ; Khongorzul Ts ; Erdenetsetseg M
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;87(3):116-122
Background:
Children with developmental disabilities benefit from
support in motor skills, sensory processing, cognitive development, and
social skills. Mongolia has trained occupational therapists for a decade,
with 37% specializing in pediatrics, but long-term therapy facilities remain
limited.
Aim:
This study provides a case report on a child with
developmental disabilities who received occupational therapy to evaluate
improvements in sensory processing, social communication, and
daily living skills.
Materials and Methods:
The study participants were
purposively selected from children undergoing occupational therapy at
the “Enerel” Child Development Center. Participant A is a 16-year-old
male with hearing and speech impairments, as well as an intellectual
disability. The initial assessment showed poor sensory processing and
behavioral problems and communication difficulties. A tailored program
incorporating sensory-based therapies, communication cards, and sign
language was developed with caregiver collaboration. Occupational
therapy was conducted five times weekly for 11 weeks. Pre and post
test assessments included goal attainment scaling (GAS) and Sensory
profile 2 (Child).
Results:
The participant showed improved communication
using cards and sign language, better emotional regulation,
enhanced sensory processing, and reduced hyperactivity to external
stimuli. Goal Achievement (GAS) +2, meaning the goal was achieved
better than expected and positive changes were found on the Sensory
profile 2, with large effect sizes.
Conclusion
The study found that sensory-
based occupational therapy and sign language training improved
occupational performance and goal achievement in children with sensory,
behavioral, and communication difficulties.
4.Study of technology for obtaining granular medicine form from Hepaclin-4 prescription
Baasanpurev L ; Byambasuren G ; Ulambayar B ; Tungalag N ; Altantsetseg A ; Adilbish A ; Enkhsaikhan M ; Batbyamba M ; Tsetsegmaa S ; Tserentsoo B ; Altansukh Ts ; Tserendolgor B
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2024;25(2):38-44
Introduction:
Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, which is used in traditional medicine, has the ability to
remove blood-drying heat. Chiazospermum erectum Bernh. has the ability to relieve typhoid fever and
poison fever. Carthamus tinctorius L. has antiseptic, analgesic and anti-toxic properties. Saussurea amara
L. has bactericidal, anti-infective, and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers found that the Hepaclin-4
recipe has antioxidant, membrane-strengthening, liver-protective, necrosis-preventing, detoxification, and
peroxidation product accumulation-reducing properties. Therefore, extracting the granular medicine form
from the concentrated extract containing the Hepaclin-4 formulation is the basis of our research work.
Goal:
To obtain the granular medicine form from the concentrated extract containing ingredients of the
Hepaclin-4 recipe.
Materials and Methods:
The research was carried out with the support of the Institute of Pharmaceutical
Research and the University of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The raw materials for the Hepaclin-4 formula were extracted by remaceration with water, 40% ethanol, and 70% ethanol (1:10 ratio). Six types of granules were extracted from the concentrated extract using several excipients by the wet granulation method, and the pouring weight and flowability were determined.
Results:
The quality index of the concentrated extract of the Hepaclin-4 recipe complies with the standards
outlined in the 11th Pharmacopoeia of the National Pharmacopoeia of Mongolia. In qualitative analysis of
total flavonoid, spots were detected at the same level as standard quercetin (Rf=0.88) and rutin (Rf=0.4),
indicating the presence of flavonoids. According to the results of the above research, lactose was found to
be the suitable filler for extracting granules, and starch at 8% was identified as the appropriate binding agent from the concentrated extract of the Hepaclin-4 formula.
Conclusion
It was found suitable to select 8% lactose as a filler and starch as a binding agent from the concentrated extract of the Hepaclin-4 formula and obtain a granule drug form using the wet granulation
method.