OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for determining the content of icariin in Ruzenning tablets.METHODS:Column chromatography-HPLC was adopted.C 18 column was used with acetonitrile-water(30∶70)as mobile phase and the detection wavelength was set at270nm.RESULTS:The linear range was10?g～18?g for the icariin(Y=0.9995).The average recovery was94.6%,RSD=1.95%(n=6).CONCLUSION:The method is simple and accurate with a good reproducibility and can be used as a quantitative analysis method for this preparation.

To develop a determination method forβ,β'-dimethylacrylalkannin and salvianolic acid B in Shangyangyu ointment by solid phase extraction coupled with HPLC. Methods:Solid phase extraction coupled with HPLC was used with a C18 (250 mm × 4. 6 mm, 5 μm) column, the mobile phase was acetonitrile-water-methanol-formic acid (700∶300∶30∶15) with the flow rate of 1. 0 ml·min-1. For β, β'-dimethylacrylalkannin, the detection wavelength was 275nm, and for salvianolic acid B, the detection wavelength was 286nm. Under the above conditions, the contents of main componentsβ,β'-dimethylacrylalkannin and salvianolic acid B in Shangyangyu ointment were determined. Results:The linear relationship was promising when the concentration ofβ,β'-dimethyl-acrylshikonin was within the range of 23. 780-118. 900μg·ml-1(r=0. 999 5) with the recovery of 99. 5% (RSD=1. 07%) and that of salvianolic acid B was within the range of 19.840-99.200 μg·ml-1(r=0.999 3) with the recovery of 98.2% (RSD=2.1%). Conclusion:The method is simple, accurate and fast with good separation, which can be used in the quality control of Shangyangyu ointment.

OBJECTIVE:To prepare Shangyangyu gel and establish a standard for its quality.METHODS:Shangyangyu gel was prepared using carbamer 940 as matrix.Its content was identified by spectrophotography,with the wavelength set at 516nm,and its other compositions were determined by TLC.RESULTS:The concentration of L-shikonin had good linear correlation with absorbance in the range of 8.048～ 40.24? g? mL-1(r=0.999 8).The average recovery rate was 99.45%(RSD=1.13%).CONCLUSION:This method for preparation of Shangyangyu gel was simple in technique and the standard can be used for the quality control.

OBJECTIVE:To optimize the preparation technology of cefixime suspension and study its stability.METHODS:The effects of hydroxypropyl cellulose,xanthan gum and sodium lauryl sulfate in different proportions on the sedimentation volume ratios of the suspensions were investigated by orthogonal experiments to optimize the preparation technology.The stability of the preparation was studied by accelerated test.RESULTS:The optimum preparation technology for cefixime suspension was as follows:the proportions of sodium dodecylsulfate,xanthan gum,and hydroxy-propyl methyl cellulose(HPMC) were 10%,20%,and 15%,respectively.The prepared suspension had simple formula and good stability,with all indexes up to the quality specification for suspension.CONCLUSION:The suspension prepared in accordance with this formula was able to meet the requirements of Chinese Pharmacopoeia on dry suspension.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of ultrasonic extraction in the determination of Chanfukang gran- ules. METHODS: Different types of ultrasonic extractor were used to determine the same sample repeatedly .RESULTS & CONCLUSION: The extraction effects were different in using ultrasonic extractors with different power levels and ultrasonic frequency.

OBJECTIVE:To determine whether bacterial endotoxins test(BET) can replace the pyrogen test for the sodium bicarbonate injection.METHODS:The comparative experiment of tachypleus amebocyte lysate(TAL) and rabbits were studied to determine the sensitivity.RESULTS:The sensitivity of TAL test was 0.125 EU.ml－1, 12 times higher than that of using rabbits.CONCLUSIONS:BET may replace pyrogen test.

Objective To explore the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) on balance function of stroke patients in community. Methods 204 stroke patients in community were divided into control group (n=98) and observation group (n=106). The control group accepted routine rehabilitation and the observation group received PNF additionally. Fugl-Meyer Assessment of lower extremities (FMA), Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and static balance locator were used to evaluate the motor and balance function before and 3 months after treatment. Results The scores of FMA and BBS were higher after treatment than before (P<0.05) in both groups, and were higher in observation group than in control group (P<0.05). The length of path (L), covered area (A) and L/A were less in observation than in control group (P<0.05) both in the eye-open and eye-closed modes. Conclusion PNF can improve the lower extremities motor and balance function of stroke patients in community.