Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Volume 12, Issue 3
· pp. 154–214 · 12 articles
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 3
- Published
- Pages
- 154–214
- Articles
- 12
- Sections
- 4
- ISSN
- Online - 0974-8326
- Journal
- IJPP
In this issue
Editorial
- Forum Article
Nipah Virus Outbreak in India
Rabia Hussain, Mohamed Azmi Hassali, Isha Patel
pp. 154–155 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.3.34 · Published
The notorious Nipah virus is again in action in India and in May 2018 it has took 19 lives in Indian states named Kerala and Karnataka.1 A total of 19 cases have been reported to be under treatment for the virus.1 The si…
Review Article
- Review
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency Disease- A Brief Overview
Purnima Ashok, Blessy Maria Thomas
pp. 156–160 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.3.35 · Published
G6PD Deficiency is considered as the most frequently seen enzymopathy affecting the erythrocytes. It has high prevalence rates in the regions of tropical Africa, the Middle East, tropical and subtropical Asia. Severe G6P…
Research Article
- Article
Study of Prescribing Pattern of Drugs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Shiv Kumar, G. Madhuri, Anju Wilson, Tigi S George
pp. 161–166 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.3.36 · Published
Background:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a common preventable and treatable disease has been a major public health problem in this century and is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the indus…
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Comparing the Safety between Ferrous Carboxymaltose and Iron Sucrose Therapy in Iron Deficiency Anemia during Pregnancy in Obstetrics and Gynecology Ward at Tertiary Care Hospital, Jaipur
Kamal Saini, Rajveer Singh, Divyani Agrawal
pp. 167–170 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.3.37 · Published
Background:Pregnancy is the most vulnerable condition prone for anemia (most commonly iron deficiency anemia). Hence requires drug therapy for iron store replenishment. Comparing the safety between ferrous carboxymaltose…
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A Community Based Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life in the Elderly Population of Bengaluru South
Praisy Johnson, Sasubilli Lavanya, Jisin Abraham, Githa Kishore
pp. 171–175 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.3.38 · Published
Background: Globally the quality of life (QOL) among the elderly is deteriorating. Therefore, it should be considered as an important aspect to improve their health and wellbeing. Objectives:To assess the quality of life…
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A Retrospective Study on Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Detected Bacteria
Meshwa Soni, Rutul Patel, Komal Patel, Janki Patel, Shrikalp Deshpande
pp. 176–187 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.3.39 · Published
Background:Antibacterials are the most imperative weapons in our hands, accounting for the majority of ambulatory care prescriptions. Irrational use of antibiotics in developing countries like India have led to emergence…
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Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes towards Herbal Medicine – A Community-based Survey from a Central Region of Saudi Arabia
Hanan Mohammed Al Yousef, Syed Wajid, Ibrahim Sales
pp. 188–193 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.3.40 · Published
Background and Objectives:Herbal products are widely used in many countries in various forms including roots, leaves, barks seeds and so many, for inhibiting and treating Number of minor and major disorders. The purpose …
Case Report
- Article
Bakers Cyst and its Analog on Elbow
Milovan Stojanović, Sonja Stojanović, Jovan Nedović, Slađana Božilov
pp. 194–197 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.3.41 · Published
Bakers cyst is synovial cyst that is located in popliteal fossa. Rupture of meniscus and inflammatory diseases of synovial joints are the most common cause of Bakers cyst. Cyst diagnosis is based on a clinical picture, t…
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Escitalopram Induced Serotonin Syndrome: A Case Report
Mahek Mistry, Vikas R. Chandrakar, Hemraj Singh Rajput
pp. 198–201 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.3.42 · Published
Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and S-enantiomer of racemic escitalopram, enhances serotonergic activity in the central nervous system (CNS). It is indicated for the Major depressive disor…
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A Case Report and Review on Cushing’s Syndrome
Anisha Thomas, Raima Roy, Akhila S Arjun
pp. 202–204 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.3.43 · Published
Cushing’s syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder that comprises a large group of signs and symptoms resulting from chronic exposure to excess cortisol, a hormone that adrenal gland produces and corticosteroids. Most cases…
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Impact of Medication History Interview and Patient Counseling in Unidentified Drug Addict: Loperamide; The Poor Man’s Methadone
Satyavardhan Rao Nittu, Akhila D
pp. 205–208 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.3.44 · Published
Consequences of inappropriate medication use have been the subject of professional, public and congressional discourse from ages. The pharmacy profession has accepted responsibility for providing patient education and co…
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New Drug and Clinical Trial Rules 2019- Two Steps Forward and One Back
Swati Jadhav, Ravindra Ghooi
pp. 209–214 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.3.45 · Published
The government notified the New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules on 19th March 2019, to replace Part XA and Schedule Y of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945. Many new desirable changes have been made and these will help cl…