Cover: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics
Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics
Volume 8, Issue 2
2017 · pp. 45–73 · 7 articles
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 2
- Published
- 2017
- Pages
- 45–73
- Articles
- 7
- Sections
- 4
- ISSN
- Print - 0976-500X, Online - 0976-5018
- Journal
- JPP
In this issue
Methods
- Article
Assessment of Sperm Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid Fragmentation Using Sperm Chromatin Dispersion Assay
Harsha Pratap, Suma Yekappa Hottigoudar, Kubera Siddappa Nichanahalli, Parkash Chand
pp. 45–9 · DOI: 10.4103/jpp.JPP_187_16 · Published 2017
The integrity of sperm deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA) is one of the determinants that ensure normal fertilization, implantation, pregnancy, and the generation of a healthy progeny. Assessment of sperm DNA fragmentation h…
Research Paper
- Article
Efficacy of Atorvastatin in Prevention of Contrast-induced Nephropathy in High-risk Patients Undergoing Angiography: A Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Maaz Hussain Syed, Prakash Narayan Khandelwal, Vijay R. Thawani, S. S. Katare
pp. 50–3 · DOI: 10.4103/jpp.JPP_156_16 · Published 1 April 2017
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of atorvastatin (ATN) 80 mg in the prevention of contrast medium- induced nephropathy (CIN) in high risk patients undergoing angiograph. Materials and Methods: This was a pr…
- Article
Comparative Effect of Divided Doses of Adult Solid and Liquid Oral Formulations of Antiepileptic Drugs in the Management of Pediatric Epilepsy
Ravi Prasad Nidanapu, Bascarane Tamijarassy, Subramanian Mahadevan, Batmanabane Gitanjali
pp. 54–61 · DOI: 10.4103/jpp.JPP_7_17 · Published 2017
Objective: To compare the differences in the efficacy and safety of the commonly prescribed AEDs in the management of epilepsy in children when using divided doses of adult solid oral formulations (DDSF) with the liquid …
- Article
Hybrid Therapy versus Sequential Therapy for Eradication of Helicobacter pylori: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sahoo Ashokkumar, Sonia Agrawal, Jharna Mandal, Sathasivam Sureshkumar, Gubbi Shamanna Sreenath, Vikram Kate
pp. 62–7 · DOI: 10.4103/jpp.JPP_24_17 · Published 2017
Objective: To compare the sequential therapy (ST) with the hybrid therapy (HT) for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori. Materials and Methods: Patients with peptic ulcer disease and gastritis found to be H. pylori pos…
- Article
Influence of West African Ethnicity and Gender on Beta‑Cell Function and Insulin Sensitivity in Essential Hypertensives Treated with Hydrochlorothiazide and Hydrochlorothiazide‑lisinopril Combination
Micheal Olamoyegun, Babatope Kolawole, Adesuyi A L Ajayi
pp. 68–73 · DOI: 10.4103/jpp.JPP_140_16 · Published 2017
Objective: To assess the effects of hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) given alone and in combination with an angiotensin‑converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) on beta‑cell function in a negroid population to further explore possibl…
Research Letter
- Article
Levocetirizine-induced Psychiatric Disorders in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and a Pharmacovigilance Database Analysis
Carla Carnovale, Simone Russo, Gigliola Biondelli, Marta Gentili, Marco Pozzi, Stefania Antoniazzi, Sonia Radice, Emilio Clementi
pp. 74–6 · DOI: 10.4103/jpp.JPP_14_17 · Published 2017
Levocetirizine is a third-generation antihistamine drug with high selectivity for H1-receptors that is commonly prescribed for the treatment of allergic diseases in children. The safety data from the clinical trials on a…
Case Report
- Article
Dalbavancin Use for the Treatment of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Pneumonia
Katie E. Barber, Amir Tirmizi, Richard Finley, Kayla R. Stover
pp. 77–9 · DOI: 10.4103/jpp.JPP_2_17 · Published 2017
Dalbavancin is a lipoglycopeptide with a long half-life that allows infrequent dosing. It is indicated for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible organisms, including St…