International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
Volume 10, Issue 2
· pp. 96–232 · 25 articles
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 2
- Published
- Pages
- 96–232
- Articles
- 25
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- Print - 2230-973X, Online -2230-9713
- Journal
- IJPI
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Natural Polysaccharides: An Overview of their Role in the Development of Microparticles for Stomach Targeting
Seema S Rathore, Geetha M, S Ramachandra Setty
pp. 96–105 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.18 · Published
Development of safe and efficacious gastro-retentive dosage forms for stomach specific drug delivery have profound importance in pharmaceutical industry. Different approaches used for gastro retention are discussed with …
- Review
Antibiotics Removal from Aqueous Solution and Pharmaceutical Wastewater by Adsorption Process: A Review
Davoud Balarak, Aram Dokht Khatibi, Kethineni Chandrika
pp. 106–111 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.19 · Published
With the widespread use of antibiotics, pharmaceutical effluents containing antibiotics have recently attracted wide attentions since it has potential adverse effects. Although the injuriousness of antibiotics is not so …
- Review
Formulated Therapeutic Products of Animal Fats and Oils: Future Prospects of Zootherapy
Bharat Mishra, MV Akhila, Ann Thomas, Biliya Benny, Hiba Assainar
pp. 112–116 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.20 · Published
In the traditional system of practices, animal fats and its oil gained acceptance in healing various ailments. Fats are chemically triglycerides in which glycerol is esterified with three fatty acids. The fats are genera…
Original Article
- Article
Characterization of Anti-HER2 scFv Gene Expression as Intracellular Protein in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3)
Tina Rostinawati, Nadia Gitta Paramita, Imam Adi Wicaksono, Sriwidodo S, Muhammad Yusuf, Toto Subroto
pp. 117–121 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.21 · Published
Objectives: In patients with breast cancer, Human Epidermal Growth Factor is over expressed until 30%. Monoclonal antibodies was an alternative detection cancer in molecular level. The aim of the experiment was protein r…
- Article
Montmorillonite Nanoparticles Effectiveness in Removal of Amoxicillin from Water Solutions
Davoud Balarak, Fatemeh Ganji, Kethineni Chandrika, Shaziya Haseeb
pp. 122–126 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.22 · Published
Objectives: In this article, novel montmorillonite nanoparticles (MON-NP) evaluated in order to facilitatethe sorption of Amoxicillin (AMO) from aqueous solutions in batch operations. Methods:Batch experiments were perfo…
- Article
Fortification of Fibre in Yogurt using High Fibre Banana Stem and Jack Fruit Powder
Kaliyamoorthy Jayabalan, Arangasamy Magesh, Rajan Rajeshkannan, Palani Rathakrishnan
pp. 127–131 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.23 · Published
Objectives: The present work is focused on the sensory quality of yogurt produced with high fibre powder. Methods: Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the ingredients like: Milk (1000 ml), sugar (100 …
- Article
Phytochemical Screening and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Studies of Ethyl Acetate Extract of Origanum vulgare
Reyaz Hassan Mir, Mubashir Hussain Masoodi
pp. 132–135 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.24 · Published
Background: Origanum vulgare is a perennial shrub that grows in the mountains of the Mediterranean and Euro/Iran-Siberian regions. Objectives:This study was conducted to identify the major constituents of the ethanolic e…
- Article
Physiochemical Characterization and Anti-colon Cancer Activity of Biosurfactant Produced from Marine Pseudomonas sp.
Ekramul Haque, Saqib Hassan
pp. 136–140 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.25 · Published
Background: Biosurfactants are the surface-active molecules produced by the living micro-organisms. They have wide application in the food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industry due to its physiological and…
- Article
Antimicrobial Activity of Extracts of Bark of Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Jasvin Singh, Rasvin Singh, Subramani Parasuraman, Sathasivam Kathiresan
pp. 141–145 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.26 · Published
Objective:To investigate the antimicrobial activities of various solvent extracts of the bark of Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum zeylanicum. Methods: The powdered barks of C. cassia and C. zeylanicum were extracted usin…
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Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activity Studies on Green Synthesized Silver Oxide Nanoparticles from the Medicinal Plant Cyathea nilgiriensis Holttum
Ganeshan Pradheesh, Santhanam Suresh, Joghee Suresh, Vincent Alexramani
pp. 146–150 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.27 · Published
Objectives:To synthesize silver oxide nanoparticles from the medicinal plantCyathea nilgiriensis Holttum and to evaluate the percentage of inhibition of silver oxide nanoparticles against some selective bacterial species…
- Article
Ophthalmic pH Triggered in situ Gelling System of Tobramycin: Formulation and Optimization using Factorial Design
Ashok Mahajan, Priyal Patel, Nimisha Kareliya
pp. 151–155 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.28 · Published
Objectives: The objective of present study was to formulate and optimize ophthalmic pH triggered in situ gelling system of tobramycin in order to enhance residence time and provide prolonged drug release. Methods: Two fa…
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Formulation, Development and Characterization of Ethosomes of Atorvastatin
Shivendra Agarwal, Girendra Gautam
pp. 156–159 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.29 · Published
Objectives:The main objective of the present investigation was to develop transdermal delivery of Atorvastatin, a HMG-CoAreductase inhibitor used in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF). Atorvastatin was formu…
- Article
Formulation Development and Evaluation of Duloxetine Hydrochloride Multi-Particulate Delayed-Release Capsules
SR Suseem, Dhanish Joseph
pp. 160–166 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.30 · Published
Background: Multi-particulate drug delivery systems are mainly oral dosage forms consisting of a multiplicity of small discrete units, each exhibiting some desired characteristics. Duloxetine hydrochloride is acid-labile…
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Development and Characterization of Tacrolimus Liposomal Gel for Industrial Application
Mukesh Kumar, Swaroop Rameshwarji Lahoti
pp. 167–172 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.31 · Published
Objective:The objective of the present study was to prepare tacrolimus liposomal gel formulations using ethanolic injection technique for efficacious and cost-effective treatment of atopic dermatitis. Methods: The liposo…
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Biocompatibility, Antioxidant and Anti-Infective Effect of Biosurfactant Produced by Marinobacter litoralis MB15
Ekramul Haque, K Kayalvizhi, Saqib Hassan
pp. 173–178 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.32 · Published
Objective:In this study, the biosurfactant, produced by a potent non-pathogenic bacterial strain of Marinobacter litoralis MB15 was used for anti-microbial, anti-oxidant and biocompatibility assay. Materials and Methods:…
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Development and Evaluation of Floating and Expanding Gastroretentive Film of Furosemide
Suvarna Chittam, Ashok Bhosale
pp. 179–183 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.33 · Published
Objectives:Furosemide is BCS class IV drug which shows pH dependent solubility and permeability. It is very poorly soluble in stomach medium (0.006 mg/mL) and having high permeability through stomach, but its solubility …
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Formulation and in vitro / in vivo Evaluation of Novel Biodegradable Microspheres for Treatment of Hormone Responsive Cancers
Suhas Marutirao Kakade, Dehghan Mohamed Hassan
pp. 184–191 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.34 · Published
Objectives: The present work relates with developing long acting controlled release poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microspheres of Goserelin acetate for treatment of breast and prostate cancer. Methods: Microsp…
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Stabilization of Rosuvastatin Calcium Formulation by Prevention of Intermolecular Esterification: An Experimental Design
Furquan Nazimuddin Khan, Zahid Zaheer, Moizul Hasan, Imran Anees, Sarfaraz Khan, Iftequar Syed, Priti Sanjay Puranik
pp. 192–196 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.35 · Published
Background:Rosuvastatin calcium is the most effective molecule for the treatment and management of Hypercholesterolemia. This drug easily degrades by exposure to moisture and light and forms unstable formulation by forma…
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A Stability Indicating Validated Method for the Determination of Lercanidipine Using Reverse Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Sumanta Mondal, Reddipalli Pushpalatha, Prasenjit Mondal, Ashes Sinha Mahapatra, Dipankar Shit, Anik Kumar Das, Sabyasachi Biswal
pp. 197–201 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.36 · Published
Objective:An accurate reverse phase High Performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method has been developed, validated and applied to stability indicating studies to determine Lercanidipine HCl in dosage form. Methods…
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Spatial Long-Term Memory Retention by Banana and Papaya Peel Extract: In silico and in vivo Evaluation
Kanala Somasekhar Reddy, Pamisetty Likithasree, Ramlingam Peraman, Mallela Vijaya Jyothi, Chilamakuru Naresh Babu, Bhupalam Pradeepkumar, Akkiraju Sudheer
pp. 202–207 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.37 · Published
Objectives: Alzheimer’s disease is a leading neurodegenerative disorders having serious effect on an individual’s occupational potential and quality of life. The natural and nutritional based remedy is continuing interes…
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Renoprotective Effects of Valsartan And Amlodipine in a Nephrotoxic Model of Experimental Animals
Doa’a Anwar Ibrahim, Ahmed Al-mohamady
pp. 208–210 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.38 · Published
Background: Calcium channel blockers and AT1 antagonists have efficacious effects to control elevated blood pressure by different mechanisms. They are used widely in co-morbid hypertensive patients either to prevent dete…
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Combination of Docetaxel with Thymoquinone in Nanoemulsion Impedes the Migration of Breast Cancer Stem Cells
Bawadud RS, Mayson H Alkhatib, Gashlan HM
pp. 211–216 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.39 · Published
Objectives:Metastatic breast cancer is an advanced stage that is highly dependent on migration signaling pathways, though it remains unclear what mechanisms control the maintenance of tumorigenic cells that drives the mi…
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Efficacy and Safety of Inhaled Indacaterol and Tiotropium in Patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Mohammad Sajid Alam, Jameel Ahmad, Anil Kumar, Mohammad Shameem
pp. 217–220 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.40 · Published
Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. Indacaterol is a new once daily inhaled bronchodilator, recently approved for the treatment of COPD. Once daily do…
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Treatment Pattern and Awareness of Migraine in Eastern Provinces, Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
Ayaz Ahmad, Mohammad Daud Ali, Yousif Amin Mohamed Hassan, Reemah Shabak Al Dhefairy, Samar Thamer Al Saad, Rahmah Jassim Al Khalifa
pp. 221–224 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.41 · Published
Objectives:This study aimed is to identify treatment pattern and awareness of migraine in Eastern provinces of Saudi Arabia. Methods: The survey questionnaire used to assess the awareness and treatment pattern of migrain…
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Prevalence, Awareness, Attitudes and Usefulness of Allopolyherbal Medications Among Type 2 Diabetics: A Community Based Cross-sectional Survey
Bharat Mishra, Anvy Thankachan, Lancy Morries, Sanjana Charly, Basil John, Merin Joshy
pp. 225–232 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.2.42 · Published
Objectives:The prevalence of herbal medicines is drastically increasing among patients with chronic diseases like diabetes mellitus due to its difficulty in adhering to therapeutic regimens and lifestyle changes, without…

