International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
Volume 6, Issue 1
· pp. 1–68 · 8 articles
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 1
- Published
- Pages
- 1–68
- Articles
- 8
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- Print - 2230-973X, Online -2230-9713
- Journal
- IJPI
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Insulin delivery methods: Past, present and future
Rima B. Shah, Manhar Patel, David M. Maahs, Viral N. Shah
pp. 1–9 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.176456 · Published
Many patients with advanced type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and all patients with T1DM require insulin to keep blood glucose levels in the target range. The most common route of insulin administration is subcutaneous ins…
Original Research Article
- Article
Development and evaluation of Pleurotus tuber-regium cornstarch composite as a direct compression multifunctional excipient
Ebere I Okoye, Anthony O Onyekweli
pp. 10–22 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.176461 · Published
Aim: The aim was to develop a novel excipient from Pleurotus tuber-regium (PT)-cornstarch (CS) mixture and evaluate its multifunctional characteristics in tablet formulation. Materials and Methods:Composites were generat…
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Formulation and evaluation of transdermal composite f ilms of chitosan-montmorillonite for the delivery of curcumin
Garima Thakur, Amrinder Singh, Inderbir Singh
pp. 23–31 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.176468 · Published
Composite transdermal films of chitosan (CS)/montmorillonite K 10 (MMT) clay were prepared for the delivery of curcumin. CS/MMT films were evaluated for various physicochemical parameters. The films were characterized by…
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Investigation of novel solid lipid microparticles based on homolipids from Bos indicus for the delivery of gentamicin
Franklin C. Kenechukwu, Mumuni A. Momoh, Emmanuel C. Umeyor, Emmanuel M. Uronnachi, Anthony A. Attama
pp. 32–38 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.176473 · Published
Background:The aim of this study was to formulate solidified reverse micellar solution (SRMS)-based solid lipid microparticles (SLMs) using homolipids from tallow fat (Bos indicus) and evaluate its potential for enhanced…
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Effect of compression pressure on inhalation grade lactose as carrier for dry powder inhalations
Neha Sureshrao Raut, Swapnil Jamaiwar, Milind Janrao Umekar, Nandkishor Ramdas Kotagale
pp. 39–46 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.176474 · Published
Introduction: This study focused on the potential effects of compression forces experienced during lactose (InhaLac 70, 120, and 230) storage and transport on the flowability and aerosol performance in dry powder inhaler…
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Formulation, development and characterization of mucoadhesive film for treatment of vaginal candidiasis
Renuka Mishra, Priyanka Joshi, Tejal Mehta
pp. 47–55 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.176487 · Published
Objective: The objective of the present investigation was formulation, optimization and characterization of mucoadhesive film of clotrimazole (CT) which is patient-convenient and provides an effective alternative for the…
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Formulation and evaluation of voriconazole ophthalmic solid lipid nanoparticles in situ gel
Dinesh Kumar Pandurangan, Prathima Bodagala, Vijayaraj Kumar Palanirajan, Saravanan Govindaraj
pp. 56–62 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.176488 · Published
In the present investigation, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs)-loaded in situ gel with voriconazole drug was formulated. Further, the formulation was characterized for pH, gelling capacity, entrapment efficiency, in vitr…
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Development and evaluation of solid dispersion of spironolactone using fusion method
Shamsuddin s, Mohammad Fazil, Shahid Husain Ansari, Javed Ali
pp. 63–68 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.176490 · Published
Introduction: Solubility and dissolution of a poor water-soluble drug are the two major barriers for formulation scientists in development of drug delivery. Many of the potent drugs do not show the therapeutic effects du…