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Introduction:The antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxicity activities of the ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Targets multiflora Kunth were evaluated, which were collected in the province of Yauyos department of Lima-Perú. The antimicrobial activity was evaluated by the well diffusion method on agar against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538, Escherichia coli ATCC 8739, Method: Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 9027, Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633, Candida albicans ATCC 14053 and Aspergillus niger ATCC 16404. Antioxidant activity evaluated by the DPPH method and the cytotoxic activity was evaluated by the bioassay of cytotoxicity in Artemia salina (CYTED). In the ethanolic extract, halos were formed against Escherichia coli (11.33 mm + 0.58), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (13 mm + 1.0) and Staphyloccocus aureus (15.67 mm + 1.15) strains; and the aqueous extract against the Aspergillus niger strain (13.67 mm + 0.58). Results:The Ethanolic extract showed an IC 50 of 60.93 μg/mL + 0.40; and the aqueous extract 40.42 μg/mL + 0.24. The Ethanolic extract showed a LC 50 of 35.568 μg/mL and the aqueous extract 386.048 μg/mL. Conclusion:The Ethanolic extract showed antimicrobial activity (against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphyloccocus aureus), antioxidant activity and high cytotoxic activity; while the aqueous extract presented antimicrobial activity (against Aspergillus niger), antioxidant activity and moderate cytotoxic activity.

Background: Describe characteristics of self-medication of the population, in the context of the COVID 19 pandemic. Material and Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional survey with students in a major public Peruvian university. We measured perception of self-medication of the population, as well as characteristics, consequences, and associated factors. Results: A total of 274 students of Pharmacy and biochemistry filled in the questionnaire, 80.3% of which reported to know someone that self-medicated during the COVID-19 pandemic. 98.9 % of surveyed participants considered that the current pandemic increased self-medication practices in the population and that it occurred more frequently when people have symptoms associated with COVID-19 (65.4%). The medicines most frequently used were ivermectin (79.2%), azithromycin (71.2%) and hydroxychloroquine (38.7%). Conclusion: According to the surveyed participants, self-medication has increased in the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategies to prevent these practices are needed, as they could delay adequate medical care.