International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
Volume 3, Issue 2
1 April 2013 · pp. 67–118 · 6 articles
- Volume
- 3
- Issue
- 2
- Published
- 1 April 2013
- Pages
- 67–118
- Articles
- 6
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- Print - 2230-973X, Online -2230-9713
- Journal
- IJPI
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Orally dissolving strips: A new approach to oral drug delivery system
Rajni Bala, Pravin Pawar, Sushil Khanna, Sandeep Arora
pp. 67–76 · DOI: 10.4103/2230‑973X.114897 · Published 1 April 2013
Recently, fast dissolving films are gaining interest as an alternative of fast dissolving tablets. The films are designed to dissolve upon contact with a wet surface, such as the tongue, within a few seconds, meaning the…
Original Research Article
- Article
Effect assessment of “film coating and packaging” on the photo‑stability of highly photo‑labile antihypertensive products
Amit Mukharya, Paresh U Patel, Shivang Chaudhary
pp. 77–87 · DOI: 10.4103/2230‑973X.114903 · Published 1 April 2013
Introduction:Lacidipine (LCDP) is chemically a “1, 4‑dihydropyridine derivative” Ca+2 channel blocker used as an antihypertensive. Type and extent of packaging have a strong influence on the photo‑stability of the 1,4‑di…
- Article
Superporous hybrid hydrogels based on polyacrylamide and chitosan: Characterization and in vitro drug release
Manju Nagpal, Shailendra Kumar Singh, Dinanath Mishra
pp. 88–94 · DOI: 10.4103/2230‑973X.114906 · Published 1 April 2013
Objective:Current research was aimed at the development of the drug delivery systems based on the superporous hydrogels (SPH) with the desired swelling and the mechanical properties. Materials and Methods:Superporous hyd…
- Article
Self micro‑emulsifying drug delivery system of tacrolimus: Formulation, in vitro evaluation and stability studies
Pranav V Patel, Hitesh K Patel, Shital S Panchal, Tejal A Mehta
pp. 95–104 · DOI: 10.4103/2230‑973X.114899 · Published 1 April 2013
Background: Tacrolimus has poor solubility in water ranging from 4 to 12 µg/mL. The oral bio availabilities of tacrolimus is poor and exhibits high intra and inter‑subject variability (4‑89%, average 25%) in the liver an…
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Investigation of the ex vivo and in vivo iontophoretic delivery of aceclofenac from topical gels in Albino rats
Bhavik Bhatt, Marina Koland, K Prasanna Shama
pp. 105–111 · DOI: 10.4103/2230‑973X.114896 · Published 1 April 2013
Introduction: Iontophoresis was used to enhance the delivery of aceclofenac (ACF) from topical gels formulated with various polymers for the purpose of relieving pain and inflammation. Materials and Methods: Gels were fo…
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Oral buccoadhesive films of ondansetron: Development and evaluation
Rachna Kumria, Vishant Gupta, Sanjay Bansal, Jyoti Wadhwa, Anroop B Nair
pp. 112–118 · DOI: 10.4103/2230‑973X.114894 · Published 1 April 2013
Introduction:Difficulty or inability in swallowing tablets/capsules during or after chemotherapy is common due to chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting in patients. Buccoadhesive films of ondansetron hydrochloride wer…