International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
Volume 12, Issue 2
· pp. 108–249 · 25 articles
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 2
- Published
- Pages
- 108–249
- Articles
- 25
- Sections
- 3
- ISSN
- Print - 2230-973X, Online -2230-9713
- Journal
- IJPI
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
An Extensive Review on Hydrogels in Pharmaceutical Drug Delivery Applications
Subashini Rajaram, Senthil Rajan Dharmalingam, Vignesh Natarajan, Kaveena Ravi, Nivetha Shanmugam, Subbhashini Maruthamuthu Somasundaram
pp. 108–112 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.20 · Published
In recent years pharmaceutical companies are directing towards designing new pharmaceutical dosage forms of existing medications. Recent breakthroughs have been the inclusion of pharmaco-therapeutic characteristics of dr…
- Review
Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Plumbago indica L.: An Overview
Bhatia Hemant, Kumar Dinesh, Ahuja Dharmendra
pp. 113–116 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.21 · Published
Plumbago indica L. is a remedial herb species in the genus of Plumbago described by Linnaeus of the species of Plantarum, extensively in the hot and humid areas to use in the conventional structure of herbs. The distinct…
- Review
Biological Potentials of Dibenzopyrrole Scaffolds: A Review
Purushotham KN, TY Pasha, B Ramesh
pp. 117–122 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.22 · Published
Numerous bioactive heterocyclic products containing carbazole nucleus showed pharmacological and biological significance. Carbazole have been found in several of significant drug like fragments which provided a precious …
- Review
Novel Strategies in the Treatment of Acne: A Review
Sujata Sharma, Shweta Vashist, Avneet Kaur Lamba, Saahil Arora, Sucheta s
pp. 123–128 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.23 · Published
Skin break out and eruptions is a typical incendiary issue among people of all age groups, but most common in adolescents. Skin break out development is reliant upon mechanisms, including follicular hyper keratinization,…
- Review
The Structure and Mechanism of Spike Protein, as Well as its Role in Numerous Viral Diseases
Pranay Wal, Ankita Wal, Himangi Vig, Ashish Srivastava, Avnesh Kumar
pp. 129–135 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.24 · Published
A spike protein is a protein that builds a huge spike that ejects from an enveloped virus’s membrane. The spike protein is the only virus membrane protein that enables the virus to penetrate through the cell. Spike Prote…
- Review
Carbon Dot – An Updated Review
Payel Mukherjee, Arindam Chakraborty, Manas Chakraborty, Goutam Mukhopadhyay
pp. 136–140 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.25 · Published
These days, carbon dots (CDs) are the rising stars of nanomaterials. Carbon dots (CDs) are small carbon nanoparticles with the same type of surface passivation (less than 10 nm in size). Researchers found C-dots by accid…
- Review
Comprehensions Keen on the Biology of Brain Tumors: Possibilities and Challenges
Alaa Hamed Habib
pp. 141–144 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.26 · Published
The word “tumor” is a Greek term that refers to a swelling or a lump. In modern medical terms, a tumor is usually an abnormal mass of cells and tissues which grows due to the abnormal division of cells. The unnatural div…
- Review
Nanotechnology-based Therapeutic Strategies for Breast Cancer
Majidah Aljadani
pp. 145–150 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.27 · Published
Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women and is considered a societal burden. The current treatment strategies are limited to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery, governed by the tumor’s size, stage, an…
- Review
Phytochemical Based Nano Design for Cancer: A Recent Update
Najat Binothman
pp. 151–159 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.28 · Published
Despite exponential advancements in medical research, various types of cancer are increasing day by day and becoming a leading cause of mortality worldwide. The worldwide cancer burden has increased to 19.3 million new c…
Original Article
- Article
Spectroscopic Analysis of Lagos spinach- seed (Celosia argentea Linn.)
Falguni Saraswat, Mukeshkumar Nariya, Vinay J Shukla
pp. 160–164 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.29 · Published
Background:Celosia argentea Linn. (C. argentea) commonly known as Cock’s Comb. It’s a leading leafy vegetable used for treatment of anti inflammatory, antioxidant and possessing immunostimulating activities. This species…
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A Novel Prognostic Biomarker with Potential of High Diagnostic Accuracy in Pulmonary Tuberculosis: An in silico Study
Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, Basharat Ahmad Bhat, Rakeeb Ahmad Mir, Zahoor Ahmad, Manzoor Ahmad Mir
pp. 165–172 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.30 · Published
Background:Due to the fact that pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is a highly infectious disease characterized by high herd susceptibility and hard to be treated. Cytokines have a crucial role in eliciting protective and path…
- Article
Synthesis and Study of Antibacterial Effect of 3,4 -Diaryl-6-oxo 1-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-carbonitrile
Kailas Rangnath Labhade
pp. 173–177 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.31 · Published
Objectives:The present study was focused on environment friendly synthesis of cynopyridone compounds. New improved, three component, one-pot, solvent-free method was successfully developed for the synthesis of 3,4 -diary…
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Efficient Euphorbia hirta Phytosomes for in vitro Antiasthmatic Activity
Poonam Karekar, Suresh Killedar
pp. 178–182 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.32 · Published
Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the antiasthmatic activity of Euphorbia hirta extract and Euphorbia hirta phytosomes in an in vitro anti-asthmatic model. Materials and Methods:The phytosomes were test…
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Simultaneous Estimation of Lamivudine, Didanosine and Efavirenz in Bulk and their Formulation by UPLC
Srivani Mallepelli, Sreelatha Kamera, Achaiah Garlapati
pp. 183–190 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.33 · Published
Objectives:To develop a simple, rapid, reliable and precise RP-UPLC method for the simultaneous estimation of lamivudine, didanosine and efavirenz in bulk and its tablet dosage forms. Materials and Methods:The chromatogr…
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Formulation Development of Sustain Release Tablets of Lornoxicam using Chemically Modified Xanthan Gum
Sandip Ashok Murtale, Prakash Goudanavar, Ankit Acharya, Jayatheertha Lokapur
pp. 191–198 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.34 · Published
Background: In the medical and pharmaceutical fields, man has made successful use of natural origin things for millennia. Natural medications and excipients have piqued the interest of the entire globe today. Obtained fr…
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A Novel Approach of Leflunomide Nanoemulgel for Topical Drug Delivery System
Vivek Verma, T S Easwari
pp. 199–204 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.35 · Published
Objectives: This research’s primary goals are Leflunomide (LFD) nanoemulgel formulation and characterization for topical administration. Materials and Methods:A pseudo ternary phase diagram was created utilizing castor o…
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Spray Dried Mucoadhesive Microparticles of Donepezil with Chitosan and Carbopol in Alzheimer’s Disease
Sachin Manik Jadhav, Sagar Kumar Mishra
pp. 205–210 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.36 · Published
Background:The traditional oral formulation for Alzheimer’s disease treatment has the drawbacks of first-pass metabolism, plasma protein binding, and poor blood-brain barrier penetration. This study was conducted to esta…
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In vitro Anti-inflammatory Activity and Acute Oral Toxicity Study of Gold Nanoparticles Generated from Stem Extract of Tinospora cordifolia
Koliyote Sheeja, Shaji Jessy
pp. 211–215 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.37 · Published
Introduction:Synthesis of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) from various biological systems have been reported, but amongst them biosynthesis of GNPs from plants is considered as the most suitable method. The aim of this study w…
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Pharmacological Screening of Gentisic acid for Antidepressant Activity in Unstressed and Stressed Mice
Sudha Bansal, Dinesh Dhingra
pp. 216–222 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.38 · Published
Background: Gentisic acid has been reported to show neuroprotective effect. But its effect on depression is not available in the literature. So we evaluated the effect of this compound on depressive behavior in unstresse…
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Hepatoprotective Potential of Ethanolic Extract of Capparis zeylanica Root on Paracetamol-induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats
Raghunandan Hota, Bikash Kumar Nanda, Biswaranjan Behera, Chandan Das, Ashutosh Meher
pp. 223–227 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.39 · Published
Background:Capparis zeylanica (Capparaceae), a climbing shrub find its distribution throughout the different parts of India. Traditionally, it is used in the treatment of snake bite, small pox, stomach ulcers, piles, cho…
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Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activities of Natural Herbs against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Pus from Scabies
Smritikana Biswas, Abhijit Ghosh, Giri Biplab
pp. 228–232 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.40 · Published
Introduction: Mite Sarcoptes scabiei causes scabies which is a communicable skin infection and it promotes a suitable niche for microorganisms for their growth and development to cause secondary infection. This study was…
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Postmenopausal Hypertension and Blood Pressure Target Achievements using Monotherapy in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, South India
Thangamani Subramani, Saravanan Kunchithapatham, Sajeeth Chadappully Ismail
pp. 233–236 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.41 · Published
Background:Prevalence of hypertension and scanty of evidences related to the clinical efficacy and safety of antihypertensive regimens among post menopausal women were almost negligible in India. So, the aim of the prese…
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Assessment of Various Maternal Risk Factors and Treatment Approaches for Neonatal Jaundice in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Shima Ghavami, Vithya Thirumoorthi
pp. 237–241 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.42 · Published
Background:The study objectives were to evaluate the neonatal jaundice treatment approach and identify various risk factors associated with the occurrence of neonatal jaundice.Materials and Methods:A prospective study wa…
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A 4-Year Prospective Study on Anti-fungal and Reserved Antimicrobial Drugs under Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Ketan Kailash Khelwade, Shrikalp D, Bhavini S
pp. 242–246 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.43 · Published
Introduction: In 2018 and 2021, CIMS hospital conducted an audit to analyse the quality of antifungal use. We conducted a follow-up audit after four years of the antifungal stewardship programme (AFS) to evaluate the pro…
Case Report
- Article
Unani Management of Recurrent Bartholin’s Gland Cyst: A Case Report
Farzana Mohammed Umar Ziard Noorul Farzana, Tharique Isamail
pp. 247–249 · DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.2.44 · Published
In female reproductive system, Bartholin’s glands are one of the essential organs. In 17th century, Danish anatomist, Casper Bartholin first described about Bartholin’s cyst. at the posterior introitus of vagina two pea-…

