Sustained release formulation of an anti-tuberculosis drug based on para-amino salicylic acid-zinc layered hydroxide nanocomposite

• Main Authors: Saifullah, Bullo, Hussein, Mohd Zobir, Hussein Al Ali, Samer Hasan, Arulselvan, Palanisamy, Fakurazi, Sharida
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Chemistry Central 2013
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/30064/1/Sustained%20release%20formulation%20of%20an%20anti.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/30064/; http://journal.chemistrycentral.com/content/7/April/2013
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Background: Tuberculosis (TB), is caused by the bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its a threat to humans since centuries. Depending on the type of TB, its treatment can last for 6-24 months which is a major cause for patients non-compliance and treatment failure. Many adverse effects are asso...