Volume 18, Issue 4

Vikram Rameshrao Khangan, Rupali Hemant Tiple

pp. 352–361 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250285 · 2025

India has become a major producer and exporter of medicines and drugs, the quality of pharmaceuticals produced here and the country’s regulatory frameworks are crucial for both India and the rest of the globe. The object…

Priyadharshini R, Sreelakshmi S, Tanuvarthini S.B, Aishwarya S, Hema V, Milagrin Xavier

pp. 362–366 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250251 · 2025

Omega-3 fatty acids’ anti-inflammatory qualities and impact on the integrity of neuronal membranes make them promising for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Omega-3 and om…

Vishal Chauhan, Maitri Shah, Kashvi Shah, Yogesh Gupta

pp. 367–372 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250329 · 2025

During the past few years, the pharmacy profession has expanded significantly in delivering professional services and plays an integral role in the multidisciplinary provision of health care. The traditional role of phar…

Rabiyath Riswana Ismail, Ramya Jayabal, Raveena Rajesh Kumar, Redlin Jani Rajan

pp. 373–384 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250333 · 2025

Optimizing hemostatic and antithrombotic therapies in clinical practice requires a robust and systematic approach to ensure patient safety, therapeutic efficacy and adherence to evidence-based guidelines. The tertiary ca…

Vankodoth Sireesha, Manne Nikshitha, Sunkari Nikitha, Kaluvala Ramya, Tadikonda Rama Rao

pp. 385–389 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250335 · 2025

Seizures are characterized as a transient episode of symptoms arising from abnormal, excessive, or synchronized firing of brain neurons that is accompanied by sudden, involuntary skeletal muscle contractions. Among the m…

Sayyed Mateen, Aafreen Qureshi, Amit Sharma, Vikas Gupta

pp. 390–398 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250293 · 2025

The circadian cellular clock partially reduces macrophage inflammatory response by interacting with the nuclear receptor Rev-erbα. Disruption of circadian rhythm can result in diabetes, metabolic issues and fibrosis. Rev…

Nishrin Bohra, Poornima Agrawal, Jishi Joshi, Pooja Gandhi, Kalpesh Gaur, Mahendra Singh Rathore

pp. 399–403 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250350 · 2025

The study is based on evaluation of impact on sperm quality due to alcohol at tertiary care hospital. There are many risks involved due to addictive substances like alcohol were observed and the data of overall study pro…

Aleena Muhammed Sadi, Khadeeja Maitheen, Laveena Joykutty Periera, Cijy John, Lakshmi Ramachandran, Soumya V Chandrasekharan

pp. 404–409 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250277 · 2025

Background: The effectiveness of Edaravone and Citicoline combination therapy in adult stroke patients has not yet been the subject of a focused investigation. Given this research gap, it is crucial to direct our attenti…

Trupti Tuse, Rahul Surve, Ketakee Gosavi, Khushal Madanlal Ghanchi, Tarun Singh

pp. 410–418 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250300 · 2025

Background:Cancer patients often receive multiple medications, leading to Potential Drug-Drug Interactions (pDDIs) that may affect treatment outcomes. Chemotherapy-related side effects may also vary between genders, nece…

Bhavana B, Sutanu Lal, Ankitha A, Priyanka P

pp. 419–424 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250307 · 2025

Background: Antiepileptic drugs are mainly used to manage epilepsy and can also be prescribed for other neurological conditions. However, usage patterns and adherence can vary based on patient demographics, comorbidities…

Jayaweerage Sasika Dulanja Rajapaksha, Kowsika Kulasingam, Mohammed Lareef Fathima Ibatha, Thuvaragan Sinnadurai

pp. 425–431 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250311 · 2025

Background:Patient satisfaction with pharmacy services reflects the type and quality of the pharmacists’ services and the extent to which patients’ expectations are met. It enhances adherence and contributes to better he…

Pawan Soni, Khushi Panda, Jishi Joshi Joseph, Kalpesh Gaur, Sanjay Gandhi, Mahendra Singh Rathore

pp. 432–438 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250363 · 2025

Background: Valvular heart disease is a growing concern worldwide. Patients diagnosed with valvular heart disease are majorly indicated for valve replacement or repair surgery which may lead to thromboembolic events. To …

Junaid Mushtaq, Bilkees Javeed

pp. 439–444 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250268 · 2025

Background:Pharmacists play a crucial role in healthcare, ensuring the safe and effective distribution of medicines. However, the practice of dispensing antibiotics without prescriptions, particularly in India, raises si…

Alina Thomas, Diya Fathima, Lakshmi Ramachandran, Kevin Reji

pp. 466–470 · 2025

Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the one of the endemic diseases mostly occurring in Africa, Asia and Latin America making it a major cause of acquired epilepsy in these regions. Transmitted through Taenia solium (the pork ta…

Pavan Kumar Yanamadala, Muddana Phani Ramana Bhushan, Mounika Lalam, Manisha Lahkar, Suharika Yoganandam, Satish Danduprolu

pp. 445–450 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250318 · 2025

Bell’s palsy is an acute, idiopathic paralysis of the peripheral facial nerve, resulting in sudden unilateral facial weakness. It is often associated with viral infections, particularly herpes simplex, and is more common…

Yashaswini Parunandi, Suvarchala Shenkeshi, Samatha Tanniru, Sandeep Goud Mitta

pp. 451–454 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250281 · 2025

The iliopsoas hematoma is a rare condition that can result from various factors, such as trauma, anticoagulant use, iatrogenic injury during lumbar procedures, and bleeding disorders. Bleeding complications are expected …

Nandhani Nandagopal, Lakshmi Priya Arul, Shyam Sundar Subramanian

pp. 455–460 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250282 · 2025

The article aims to describe a rare case of pediatric Rasmussen’s encephalitis, a condition characterized by chronic and progressive inflammation affecting one hemisphere of the brain. This inflammation is believed to be…

Kakaraparthy Ravi Shankar, Kodi Gnaneswari, Siriki Thirumala Devi

pp. 461–465 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250377 · 2025

Diabetic foot cellulitis is a chronic complication of diabetes mellitus leading to chronic infections, delayed healing, and in several severe cases amputation. The conventional treatment with antibiotics may not be very …

Guntennagari Supriya, Pradeep Battula, Shaik Ontela Masood, Sane Jyothirmai, Pennakanti Durga, Vemareddy Ahindra Reddy

pp. 471–475 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250366 · 2025

Epididymitis and epididymo-orchitis are common diseases that present with swelling in the scrotum and are mostly seen in surgical outpatient departments. Epididymitis and epididymo-orchitis normally resolve after adequat…

Abhishek Jayaram, Gagana Ravi Kumar

pp. 476–479 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250266 · 2025

Background: Fentanyl citrate, a potent opioid analgesic, is widely used for pain management in mechanically ventilated patients in WHO Adverse Drug Reaction Probability Scale (ICU). Its use, however, is associated with s…