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Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice

Volume 18, Issue 1

· pp. 1–133 · 22 articles

Volume
18
Issue
1
Published
Pages
1–133
Articles
22
Sections
3
ISSN
Online - 0974-8326
Journal
IJPP
Review ArticleOriginal ArticleCase Report

In this issue

Review Article

  1. Review

    A Comprehensive Review on Current and Future Treatments for Cervical Cancer

    Snoviya Suresh Babu P, Satish S, Ramakrishna Shabaraya A

    pp. 1–7 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250066 · Published

    Cervical cancer remains a significant global health concern. This comprehensive review provides an overview of current and emerging treatments for cervical cancer, aiming to inform clinicians and researchers about recent…

  2. Review

    Understanding Artificial Sweeteners and Food Colorants-their Impact on Human Health: A Review

    Satish Kumar Basattikoppalu Puttegowda, Mohith Shivaramu, Balaji Skanda Manjunath, Rajesh Venkataraman, Ravindra Basaralu Nagarajappa

    pp. 8–15 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250089 · Published

    This review article comprehensively explores the overview of artificial sweeteners and food colorants, examining their safety, regulatory status, and potential health effects. It explores the historical background of art…

  3. Review

    Breastfeeding Benefits: A Comprehensive Review of Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes

    Vedavathi Sai Gandodi, Ambati Vamsi Krishna, Pavankumar Padarthi, Doppalapudi Sandeep, Adusumalli Chakravarthy

    pp. 16–23 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250126 · Published

    The current review examines numerous breastfeeding’s consequences on health of baby and mother. Breastfeeding is an important step to be taken by every mother which could be a boon for the baby in providing proper growth…

  4. Review

    A Perspective Studies: Nutritional Interventions and their Impact on Geriatric Health Outcomes

    Kamal Goyal, Sanjeev Mittal, Vikas Gupta, Ravi Kumar Goyal

    pp. 24–27 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250001 · Published

    Age reaching an average life span of human beings is known as old age. There is no exact meaning or definition for old age. During aging, malnutrition is complex and multifactorial. Nutritional interventions have become …

  5. Review

    Adherence and Impact of Medication Regimen Complexity among Geriatric Patients: A Review

    Danisha Pattani, Shahana Shirin, Safa basheer, Vaheeda Arampulikkal Kasim

    pp. 28–34 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250125 · Published

    For medication therapy to be effective, adherence to a prescribed regimen is essential. The adherence of a patient to a treatment regimen can be affected by several factors, complexity of regimen being one of them. The c…

  6. Review

    Role of Clinical Pharmacist in Improving Mental Health Literacy among Adolescents

    Logarjuna Jayaram, Kiran Nagaraju

    pp. 35–39 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250131 · Published

    Adolescence is a critical period for mental health development, yet mental health literacy among these demographic remains alarmingly low. This article explores the pivotal role of clinical pharmacists in improving menta…

Original Article

  1. Article

    Risk Factors and Clinical Aspects of Anemia in a Tertiary Care Hospital

    Samudrala Lahari, Bhanu Pratap Singh, Papasani Rajya Laxmi, Bashaboina Tharun, Tadikonda Rama Rao

    pp. 40–45 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250075 · Published

    Background: Anemia is the indicator of any related illness. More than two thirds of people have Anemia, which is frequently a sign of upcoming diseases. Identifying its clinical aspects will aim towards tailored, primary…

  2. Article

    Patient’s Perception of Hospital Pharmacists Roles: A Cross-Sectional Study in Two Nigerian Teaching Hospitals

    Chigozie Gloria Anene-Okeke, Chukwuemeka Augustine Nwachuya, Chukwuemeka Michael Ubaka, Chinwe Victoria Ukwe

    pp. 46–52 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250056 · Published

    Background: Patients’ perception of healthcare services, including pharmacy, is crucial for evaluating service quality and satisfaction. This study explores patients’ perceptions of hospital pharmacists’ roles in Nigeria…

  3. Article

    A Prospective Observational Study on Medication Reconciliation at Discharge in A Tertiary Care Hospital

    Satish S, Snoviya Suresh Babu P, Ramakrishna Shabaraya A

    pp. 53–57 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250073 · Published

    Introduction: Medication reconciliation is crucial in healthcare to reduce medication discrepancies especially during transitions in care such as during discharge. This process aims for accurate medication management and…

  4. Article

    Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Community Pharmacists on Non-Prescription Drugs in Tamil Nadu

    Santhoshkumar. S.G, Prabakaran. S, Deepika. S. U, Vishnu. T, Guru Prasad Mohanta

    pp. 58–63 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250081 · Published

    Background:Self-medication is a concept where people can get medication directly from the pharmacists for their basic illness. Pharmacists, being the last line of direct contact with the patients, are responsible for edu…

  5. Article

    Development and Validation of Assay Method for the Estimation of Moxifloxacin in Bulk and Pharmaceutical Formulations by RP-HPLC

    Zahid Siraj, Omair Adil, Bakht Amin, Iftikhar Ahmed Tahiri

    pp. 64–70 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250084 · Published

    Background:A simple, specific and isocratic reversed phase-high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method with UV detection at 293 nm and column Agela Technology, C18, (Venosil XBP, 4.6 mm×250 mm, 10 μm) was dev…

  6. Article

    Assessment of Antibiotic Efficacy in the Management of “Priority 1: Critical” Multi-Drug Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections Enlisted by WHO

    Morey Komal M, Ramaiah Balakeshwa, Prabhudev B. R

    pp. 71–83 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250087 · Published

    Background: The growing resistance pattern of multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria is increasing, making it more crucial to use antibiotics. Our study focuses on antibiotics’ rational use and efficacy for gram-nega…

  7. Article

    Attitude and Practice on Herbal Usage for Prevention and Management of COVID-19 among Diabetic Patients at Tertiary Hospital in Sri Lanka

    Thuvaragan Sinnadurai, Careem Deen Fathima Bushra, Mohamed Aliyar Fathima Hanza, Opatha Kanganamge Shelomi Rachel, Vinotha Sanmugarajah

    pp. 84–91 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250091 · Published

    Background: Herbal medicine usage is common amongst people in the COVID-19 pandemic. Sri Lanka has a rich history of using herbs to treat various diseases, which is embedded in an Indigenous system of medicine. The exist…

  8. Article

    A Prospective Study on the Prescription Pattern of Anti-Cancer Drugs in Breast Cancer Patients

    Shekhar Yadav, Jeeva George, Balakeshwa Ramaiah

    pp. 92–98 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250099 · Published

    Background: Cancer is a disease of uncontrolled division of cells in any part of the body. Breast Cancer (BC) is an emerging health issue among female population and accounts for 13% of the death worldwide. The objective…

  9. Article

    Effectiveness of Prophylactic Antiemetic Regimen to Anthracycline Chemotherapy

    Sivasankar S, Mahendra Prasath, Yookanithya Y, Dinesh Kumar, Bharath Rangarajan

    pp. 99–105 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250127 · Published

    Objectives: The availability of efficacy and safety profile of prophylactic antiemetic medications in various high emetogenic chemotherapy protocols will make it a valuable therapeutic option for healthcare provider. Hen…

  10. Article

    Prescribing Pattern, Polypharmacy and Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing in Hospitalized Geriatric Patients of a Private Hospital in Nepal

    Stuti Shrestha, Kedar Prasad Sah, Ale Lama, Asmita Mahatara, Ajay Kumar Shah, Md Ishtiyaque Alam

    pp. 106–109 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250128 · Published

    Background: According to national census 2021, Nepal has 6.01% of elderly people above the age of 65. It has been observed that there is 38.2% increase in geriatric population as compared to the previous census of 2011. …

Case Report

  1. Article

    A Case Report of Speech Arrest Following Meningioma Resection in Elderly Patients

    Shivani Bedarkar, Deepak Jha, Md. Akbar, Vedant Kolekar, Tejas Kawre, Ashish Jain

    pp. 110–113 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250055 · Published

    Meningiomas, benign tumors arising from the meninges, present unique challenges in treatment due to their varied clinical behaviors and potential for complications. This case report documents the surgical management and …

  2. Article

    Left Insular Low-Grade Glioma: A Rare Comprehensive Case Report

    Sapthami Ramya V.G, Deva Dharshini, Charanya A.G, Shailaja K

    pp. 114–117 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250068 · Published

    Low-Grade Gliomas (LGGs) are a specific type of brain tumor that are characterized by slow-growing, less aggressive cancerous cells that originate from glial cells, which support and protect neurons in the brain and spin…

  3. Article

    Coexistence of Cholangiocarcinoma and Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Carcinoma in the Gallbladder: A Rare Case Report

    Bakrudeen Ali Habeeb Rahman, Daniel Shanthanaraj, Deva Dharshini Rajendran, Prithiha Balaji, Keren Ann George

    pp. 118–121 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250079 · Published

    Gallbladder cancer arising from the epithelial cells lining the bile ducts within gall bladder is known as cholangiocarcinoma of gall bladder. It is one of rarest and aggressive malignancies. This cancer is divided into …

  4. Article

    Severe Malaria Due to Vivax: The Underestimated Culprit

    Mohammed Imaduddin Mehkri, Anusha Arahalli

    pp. 122–124 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250093 · Published

    The World Health Organization's (WHO) Southeast Asia Region bears a significant burden of Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria, accounting for approximately 53% of the global total. Notably, India alone accounted for 47% …

  5. Article

    An Unusual Presentation of Abdominal Pain: Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: A Case Report

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

    pp. 125–127 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250102 · Published

    Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome, often known as Wilkie’s syndrome, is an uncommon condition characterized by intestinal blockage. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome refers to an acquired vascular compression disorde…

  6. Article

    Case Report Study on the Integrated Management of Sickle Cell Patient with Re-Infection of COVID-19

    Atul Desai, Kavita Desai, Hemshree Desai, Rutvij Desai, Chirag Desai, Saloni Desai

    pp. 128–133 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250107 · Published

    The entire world has been impacted and devastated by coronavirus infection. Coronavirus infection requires no more introductions. Sickle cell patients are more prone to coronavirus infection and its complications. There …