International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
Volume 1, Issue 2
· pp. 61–128 · 11 articles
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- Issue
- 2
- Published
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- 61–128
- Articles
- 11
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- 6
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- Print - 2230-973X, Online -2230-9713
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- IJPI
In this issue
Editorial
- Forum Article
Nanopharmaceutics
Javed Ali
pp. 61 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82382 · Published
Nanotechnology is now a part of our everyday life with or without our knowledge. Then, why can pharmaceutics not conceive this technology for its betterment? Yes, the same has been done for many years in the past in phar…
Guest Editorial
- Article
Mucoadhesion; A prerequisite or a constraint in nasal drug delivery?
Kamla Pathak
pp. 62–63 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82383 · Published
Nasal drug administration has frequently been proposed as the most feasible alternative to parenteral injections. This is due to the high permeability of the nasal epithelium, allowing a higher molecular mass cut-off at …
Review Article
- Review
Recent trends in vaccine delivery systems: A review
CH Saroja, PK Lakshmi, Shyamala Bhaskaran
pp. 64–74 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82384 · Published
Vaccines are the preparations given to patients to evoke immune responses leading to the production of antibodies (humoral) or cell-mediated responses that will combat infectious agents or noninfectious conditions such a…
Invited Article
- Article
Developing micro-/nanoparticulate drug delivery systems using “design of experiments”
Bhupinder Singh, Rahul Bhatowa, Chandra Bhushan Tripathi, Rishi Kapil
pp. 75–87 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82395 · Published
Of late, micro and nanoparticluate drug delivery systems have been gaining immense importance primarily attributed to their improved drug release controlling and targeting efficiencies. Also, the small particle size and …
Original Research Article
- Article
Preparation of poly(NIPAAm)-Pluronic F68 as a thermosensitive surfactant for a controlled drug release
Sung-Wook Choi, Hye Min Lee, Tae-Joon Park, Jung-Hyun Kim
pp. 88–92 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82402 · Published
This paper describes the synthesis of thermosensitive surfactants by polymerizing N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAAm) into the Pluronic F68 surfactant and their application for a controlled drug release. Poly(NIPAAm)-Pluronic…
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Effect of agar—gelatin compositions on the release of salbutamol tablets
Anita Saxena, Abu Tahir, Mandeep Kaloti, Javed Ali, Himadri B Bohidar
pp. 93–98 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82407 · Published
The study was designed for the development of salbutamol-modified release tablet using various polymer composition of agar, gelatin A and gelatin B. The purpose is to observe the role of polymer composition on the modifi…
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Formulation and evaluation of fast dissolving films of levocitirizine di hydrochloride
Prabhakara Prabhu, Ravi Malli, Marina Koland, K Vijaynarayana, Ullas D’Souza, Harish NM, CS Shastry, RN Charyulu
pp. 99–104 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82417 · Published
Introduction:Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is an orally active, third-generation non-sedative antihistamine used in the symptomatic relief of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. The present work aimed at preparing…
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Formulation development and in vitro evaluation of gastroretentive hollow microspheres of famotidine
Mayur A Chordiya, Hemant H Gangurde, Senthilkumaran K, Lokesh P Kothari
pp. 105–111 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82423 · Published
Background:The main aim of this study was to develop a gastroretentive, multiple-unit floating drug delivery system for a drug which is poorly absorbed from the lower gastrointestinal tract. Such a dosage form may provid…
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Design and development of a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system for telmisartan for oral drug delivery
Jaydeep Patel, Garala Kevin, Anjali Patel, Mihir Raval, Navin Sheth
pp. 112–118 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82431 · Published
Background and Aim: Telmisartan (TEL) is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) antihypertensive agent. The aim of the present investigation was to develop a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) to enhanc…
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Preparation and characterization of albumin nanoparticles encapsulating curcumin intended for the treatment of breast cancer
AV Jithan, K Madhavi, Madhavi M, Prabhakar K
pp. 119–125 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82432 · Published
Introduction:For the real-time clinical utilization of curcumin (an ayurvedic natural product) to treat breast cancer, its dissolution, rate limited solubility, poor tissue absorption, and extensive in vivo metabolism th…
Upcoming events
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Upcoming events: Apr-Jun 2011
J.P. Shastri
pp. 126–128 · DOI: · Published
Nasal and Buccal Drug Delivery - Annual International ConferenceDate: April 04-05, 2011, Place: London, UK Details: The participants can gain an update on the very latest scientific developments and technology advances i…