International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
Volume 1, Issue 1
· pp. 1–54 · 10 articles
- Volume
- 1
- Issue
- 1
- Published
- Pages
- 1–54
- Articles
- 10
- Sections
- 6
- ISSN
- Print - 2230-973X, Online -2230-9713
- Journal
- IJPI
In this issue
Editorial
- Forum Article
The launch of International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
Javed Ali, Mueen Ahmed KK
pp. 1 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76719 · Published
We feel proud and pleased to introduce you to the launch of International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation (IJPI), a peer-reviewed and quality focusing publication of InPharm Association. The motto behind the laun…
Guest Editorial
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Nanoneuropharmacology: A challenging concept in pharmaceutical investigations for the next decade
Charles Ramassamy, Sihem Doggui, Lé Dao
pp. 2–3 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76720 · Published
A rapid increase in the incidence of neurodegenerative disorders has been observed with the aging of the population. During the last decade, a large number of pharmacologic compounds with differing brain targets were inv…
Review Article
- Review
Performance of transdermal therapeutic systems: Effects of biological factors
Inderjeet Singh, Andrew Phillip Morris
pp. 4–9 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76721 · Published
Transdermal drug delivery (TDD) is a technique that is used to deliver a drug into the systemic circulation across the skin. This mechanism of drug delivery route has many advantages, including steady drug plasma concent…
Invited Article
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High-effi ciency loading and controlled release of highly water-soluble drug, pravastatin sodium by use of crosslinked β-cyclodextrin
Yatendra Kumar, Betty Philip, Kamla Pathak
pp. 10–16 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76722 · Published
Aim:The aim of the project was to develop cross-linked β-cyclodextrin (CL β-CD) microparticles for controlled delivery of a highly water-soluble drug. Materials and Methods: CL β-CD microparticles were prepared by emulsi…
Original Research Article
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Effect of crosslinker concentration on characteristics of superporous hydrogel
HV Chavda, CN Patel
pp. 17–21 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76724 · Published
Aim:Synthesis of superporous hydrogel with different concentrations of crosslinker was carried out using solution polymerization to study its effect on characteristics of superporous hydrogel. Methylene-bis-acrylamide wa…
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Azithromycin novel drug delivery system for ocular application
Ritu Mehra Gilhotra, Kalpana Nagpal, Dina Nath Mishra
pp. 22–28 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76725 · Published
Background: Azithromycin (AZT) is a macrolide antibiotic derived from and similar in structure to erythromycin. Oral administration of AZT is effective for the treatment of trachoma; however, topical formulations are dif…
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Dissolution enhancement of efavirenz by solid dispersion and PEGylation techniques
B. Bindu Madhavi, B. Kusum, CH. Krishna Chatanya, M. Naga Madhu, V. Sri Harsha, David Banji
pp. 29–34 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76726 · Published
Background:Efavirenz is the preferred nonnucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor for fi rst-line antiretroviral treatment in many countries. It is orally active and is specifi c for human immunodefi ciency virus type …
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Study of ocular drug delivery system using drug-loaded liposomes
Roonal L Jain, J.P. Shastri
pp. 35–41 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76727 · Published
Background:This project aims to formulate and characterize a drug-eluting contact lens to provide controlled release of drug for a longer period of time, using liposomes as drug delivery system. Materials and Methods: Dr…
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Mucoadhesive buccal fi lms of glibenclamide: Development and evaluation
Y Indira Muzib, K Srujana Kumari
pp. 42–47 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76728 · Published
Background: Glibenclamide is an oral hypoglycemic drug completely metabolized in the liver, the principal metabolite being very weakly active, buccal delivery may be useful for the treatment of diabetes more effectively.…
Upcoming Events
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Upcoming events: Jan–Mar 2011
J.P. Shastri
pp. 53–54 · DOI: · Published
PharmapackDate: February 23–24, 2011, Place: Paris, France Details: Pharmapack is the platform for exchanges dedicated to packaging and drug delivery systems innovations for the pharmaceutical industry. Useful link: http…