Evaluation of analgesic effectiveness of 30 mg morphine sulfate gelules from domestic production on cancer patients

The analgesic efficacy of Morphin sulfate capsule 30mg manufactured domestically was evaluated in 59 cancer patients. Time of action onset after the first 30mg dose was 15-60 minutes (35-45 min in 70.6% patients) and the analgesic effect lasted from 2.5 to 12 hrs (4-5 hrs in 59.3% patients), depending on patients' pain score prior to administration of drug. Generally, 77.9%, 11.9% and 10.2% patients acquired good, moderate and poor results from analgesic treatment, respectively

Evaluation of therapeutic effect of metronidazole by intravenous infusion in patients with amebic hepatic abcess in Bach Mai hospital

Metronidazole is a popular selected drug in treatment for amebic hepatic abscess. 30 patients with amebic hepatic abscess received intravenous infusion metronidazole at Bach Mai Hospital. The authors followed disease's process, assess abscess's condition by ultrasound, manifestation of side effects, efficacy of treatment, clinical process,... The results showed that intravenous infusion metronidazole 1,000mg once daily achieved good effects. Clinical and sub-clinical symptoms improved significantly. Results of treatment are excellent and good (66.7% and 33.3%, respectively). There are four side effects including fatigue, metallic taste in the mouth, dizziness. No patient must discontinue or alter therapy