Metformin Hydrochloride has characteristic nature of lump formation and determination of particle size with reproducible result is difficult and particle size determination method is not reported in literature. Hence novel rugged and reproducible method has been developed for the...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/33911
Background: To make reimbursement decisions for orphan medicines the regulators need robust evidences for their efficacy and safety provided by systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The goal of the current study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of orphan medicines included...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34031
Aims: To evaluate whether the co-administration of benzodiazepines (BDZ) and selective serotonin and serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRI/SNRI) during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of abstinence symptoms in the newborns. Methods: Twenty six neonates...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34620
Background: Annually, a large number of students tend to study pharmacy. Students enthusiastically begin their studies; however, they lose their tendency over time. This study addresses motives and effective factors on pharmacy major selection as well as factors which discourage...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/31530
Aims: The purpose of this study was to determine the cell viability and cytotoxicity of various endocytosis and efflux inhibitors which can be used to determine transport and uptake mechanisms in the BeWo (b30 clone) human placental trophoblast cell line. Ethanol and dimethylsulf...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34606
Background: The burden of illness is increasingly tending towards chronic diseases while medication adherence is often unsatisfactory. The patient information leaflet is one model that has the prospect to improve medication adherence. Improving the readability and content based v...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34603
Aim: This study focused on evaluation of the anti-bacterial effects and synergism of Faradin®), a polyherbal complementary alternative medicine (CAM) and anti-sickling agent. It is used for treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) and co-morbidities (such as infection and inflammat...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/33606
Aims: An in-depth study on the phytochemical contents, antimicrobial and antioxidative activities of stem tissue of Derris trifoliata Lour. (Fabaceae), a mangrove shrub from Sundarban estuary, India. Methodology: Phytochemical analyses were carried out using established methods f...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34455
Background: The prevalence of hyperuricemia and gout had shown an increasing trend all over the world including in developing countries. The patients may receive very little education on the dietary and lifestyle factors associated with gout. Objective of the Study: Assess knowl...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34375
The aim of the current study was to investigate the nephroprotective effect of Punica granatum peel (pomegranate) against gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity. The crude pomegranate peel (600 mg/kg) and methanolic pomegranate extract (600 mg/kg) for 7 days showed significant (p<0...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34616