Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine
Volume 12, Issue 2
Apr-Jun 2026 · pp. 55–127 · 9 articles
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 2
- Published
- Apr-Jun 2026
- Pages
- 55–127
- Articles
- 9
- Sections
- 3
- ISSN
- e-ISSN: 2455-3255
- Journal
- JPPCM
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Ethno-Medicinal Perspectives of Antidiabetic Plants from Sikkim-Himalaya: An Integrative Updated Review
Chowang Narbu Bhutia, Anurag Sharma, Pempo Lhamu Bhutia, Roshan Manger, Prashant Chettri, Anuj Gurung, Sonam Bhutia
pp. 55–68 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260007 · Published Apr-Jun 2026
Sikkim state is considered as one of the hot spots in the northeast state of India. Talking to the richness of the biodiversity, there are about 490 medicinal plants were recorded only in Sikkim Himalaya till now. Tradit…
- Review
Green Chemistry Approaches in Nanocatalyst Development and HPLC Analytic Studies
Jasmin Sajini Rajayan, R Dhaniya Shree, O Tawfeeqa Sabrin, B S Muhammad Shameer, S. Udaya Kumar
pp. 69–79 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260051 · Published Apr-Jun 2026
Green synthesis is an eco-friendly method for fabricating nanoparticles using organic matter, such as plants, microorganisms, enzymes, and even biodegradable waste, producing innocuous by-products. Green synthesis advanc…
- Review
Misuse, Abuse, and Dependence of Over-the-Counter Medicines: A Systematic Review
Hemalatha Ganjala, Anusha Nakka, Mary Asha Prathi, Ramya Jyothi Padigala, Ram Nageswara Rao Gajula, Sravan Kumar Ravipudi, Umakirthi Chakka, Jayasri Dimmiti, Faizan Ali Shaik
pp. 80–85 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260695 · Published Apr-Jun 2026
Background Over-the-Counter (OTC) medicines are commonly used for the management of minor illnesses and are easily available without a prescription. Although these medicines are considered safe when used correctly, inapp…
- Review
Advances in Injectable Polysaccharide Hydrogels for Site-Specific Drug Delivery
Vijay Sharma, Gurvinder Pal Singh, Gyanendra Kumar Sharma, Maneesh Kumar Singh, Navneet Verma, Saurabh Sharma
pp. 86–96 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20250402 · Published Apr-Jun 2026
Injectable polysaccharide hydrogels are emerging as promising platforms for sitespecific drug delivery because they can be administered minimally invasively, conform to complex tissue geometries, and form in situ depots …
- Review
Development and Evaluation of A Multifunctional Antiaging and Skin-Brightening Cosmeceutical Hydrogel Containing Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hyaluronic Acid, and Herbal Bioactive Extracts
Sachinkumar Jadhao, Saylee Jadhao
pp. 111–118 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260774 · Published Apr-Jun 2026
Background Skin aging and hyperpigmentation are primarily driven by oxidative stress, collagen degradation, ultraviolet exposure, and environmental factors, necessitating multifunctional cosmeceutical formulations with s…
Original Article
- Article
Detection of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza Type A/B Viruses among Acute Respiratory Patients in Khartoum Hospital, Sudan
Rawia. O. Adam, Tasneem. M. Khalifa, Omklthoom. M. Elameen, Sanaa. M. E. Ahmed, Abdel Rahim M. El Hussein, Khalid. A. Enan
pp. 97–101 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260019 · Published Apr-Jun 2026
Background Viruses are the most common cause of upper respiratory tract infection. Patients infected with severe acute respiratory viruses like Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Influenza A (flu A) and Influenza B (flu B) have…
- Article
Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting in Bangladesh: Current Scenario, Barriers, and Strategies for Improvement
Faruque Alom, Mehedi Hasan
pp. 102–104 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260375 · Published Apr-Jun 2026
Background Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare costs worldwide. Pharmacovigilance systems play a crucial role in ensuring medication safety; however, ADR repo…
Case Report
- Article
When a Cure Becomes the Crisis: A Rare and Severe Adverse Drug Reaction to Fluoroquinolones Causing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in an Elderly Male
Hemalatha Ganjala, Uzma Aafreen Shaik, Mohana Kollipara, Ramya Jyothi Padigala, Jayasri Dimmiti, Ram Nageswara Rao Gajula, Kiran Sravya Yasam, Dileep Kumar Vinnakota, Vijaya Bhaskar Jirra, Lavanya Korikani
pp. 119–122 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260016 · Published Apr-Jun 2026
For the past several years and into the foreseeable future, Fluoroquinolone (FQ) antibiotics have been the most widely used in human health, animal aquaculture, and animal agriculture due to their broad antimicrobial act…
- Article
Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis: A Case Report from Chennai, India
R. Kirthika, S. Keshavini, Leena Muppa
pp. 123–127 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260003 · Published Apr-Jun 2026
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) encompasses a spectrum of metabolic disorders, with Type 3c DM, also known as pancreatogenic diabetes mellitus, arising secondary to pancreatic disease. This abstract provides an overview of the di…