Volume 3, Issue 1

· pp. 1–79 · 12 articles

In this issue

Forum Article
J Young Pharm. 2011: What are we Aiming at?
Mueen Ahmed KK
pp. 1–3 · DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.76412 · Published
A journal is always judged based on the quality of papers, such as original papers, reviews, editorials, letters to the editor, being published and these articles play a most crucial role in research process. A high-qual…

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Design and Evaluation of Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System of Flutamide
Jeevana Jyothi B, Sreelakshmi K
pp. 4–8 · DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.76413 · Published
Flutamide (FLT) is an antiandrogen drug for the treatment of prostate cancer. It has the drawback of poor water solubility and needs enhancement of its dissolution rate in simulated gastric fluids. Hence, it is prepared …
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Biodegradable Chitosan-Based Ambroxol Hydrochloride Microspheres: Effect of Cross-Linking Agents
Gangurde HH, Chavan NV, Mundada AS, Derle DV, Tamizharasi S
pp. 9–14 · DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.76414 · Published
The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of type of cross-linking method used on the properties of ambroxol hydrochloride microspheres such as encapsulation efficiency, particle size, and drug release…
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Six Sigma: Process of Understanding the Control and Capability of Ranitidine Hydrochloride Tablet
Chabukswar AR, Jagdale SC, Kuchekar BS, Joshi VD, Deshmukh GR, Kothawade HS, Kuckekar AB, Lokhande PD
pp. 15–25 · DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.76415 · Published
The process of understanding the control and capability (PUCC) is an iterative closed loop process for continuous improvement. It covers the DMAIC toolkit in its three phases. PUCC is an iterative approach that rotates b…

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Effects of Cynodon dactylon on Stress-Induced Infertility in Male Rats
Chidrawar VR, Chitme HR, Patel KN, Patel NJ, Racharla VR, Dhoraji NC, Vadalia KR
pp. 26–35 · DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.76416 · Published
Cynodon dactylon (Family: Poaceae) is known to be a tackler in Indian mythology and is offered to Lord Ganesha. It is found everywhere, even on waste land, road side, dry places, and spreads vigorously on cultivated grou…
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Antiurolithiatic Activity of Whole-Plant Hydroalcoholic Extract of Pergularia daemia in Rats
Vyas BA, Vyas RB, Joshi SV, Santani DD
pp. 36–40 · DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.76417 · Published
The whole-plant, Pergularia daemia (Family: Asclepediaceae), extract (50% alcohol) was investigated for its antiurolithiatic and diuretic activity. Ethylene glycol (0.75% in water) feeding resulted in hyperoxaluria as we…

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Evaluation of Effect of Taxus baccata Leaves Extract on Bronchoconstriction and Bronchial Hyperreactivity in Experimental Animals
Patel PK, Patel KV, Gandhi TR
pp. 41–47 · DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.76418 · Published
The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the bronchodilating effect and bronchial hyperreactivity of alcoholic extract of Taxus baccata Linn. (AET) leaves in experimental animals. Bronchodilator activity of A…
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Anticancer Evaluation of Adiantum venustum Don
Viral D, Shivanand P, Jivani NP
pp. 48–54 · DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.76419 · Published
Cancer is a malignant disease that is characterized by rapid and uncontrolled formation of abnormal cells which may mass together to form a growth or tumor, or proliferate throughout the body. Next to heart disease, canc…

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A Validated Densitometric Method for Analysis of Atorvastatin Calcium and Metoprolol Tartarate as Bulk Drugs and In Combined Capsule Dosage Forms
Patole SM, Khodke AS, Potale LV, Damle MC
pp. 55–59 · DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.76420 · Published
A simple, accurate and precise high-performance thin-layer chromatographic method has been developed for the estimation of Atorvastatin Calcium and Metoprolol Tartarate simultaneously from a capsule dosage form. The meth…

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A Study of Practical Parameters and Their Relative Importance as Perceived by Various Stakeholders in Clinical Trials
Pant R, Joshi Y
pp. 60–64 · DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.76421 · Published
A contract research organization (CRO) is a company which conducts a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in clinical trial. There are literally hundreds of CROs worldwide employing a workforce of nearly 100,000 professionals. T…

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Effect of a Diabetes Counseling Programme on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Diabetic Patients in Erode District of South India
Malathy R, Narmadha MP, Ramesh S, Alvin Jose M, Dinesh Babu N
pp. 65–72 · DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.76422 · Published
The prevalence of diabetes in India has grown over the past decade. Diabetic patients develop complications due to poor awareness regarding the disease and inadequate glycemic control. Patient education is the most effec…

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Reviewers 2010
Yashi KP
pp. 73 · DOI: · Published
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