Volume 8, Issue 3

· pp. 164–292 · 21 articles

Volume: 8
Issue: 3
Published
Pages: 164–292
Articles: 21
Sections: 3
ISSN: Print - 0975-1483 | Online - 0975-1505
Journal: JYP

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In this issue

Review Article

Review
Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) Measures in Healthcare Delivery System: Indian Perspective
Manthan Dilipkumar Janodia
pp. 164–167 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.1 · Published
Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) studies are increasingly becoming common in developed countries to support product label claims. A large body of research is devoted to developing and validating HRQOL measures. Gen…

Original Artcile

Article
Development and Evaluation of Matrix Tablet by Taking New Chemicals Combination of Chitosan and Eudragit-l 100
Amaresh Prusty, Amiya Kanta Mishra, Bijon Kumar Gupta
pp. 168–176 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.2 · Published
Objective: The objective of this study is to develop extended release matrix tablet by taking mixture of chitosan and anionic polymers and then to study the drug release pattern for a low solubility drug Tramadol Hydroch…
Article
Action of Cleistanthins A and B on Alpha Adrenoceptors in Rats
Mageshwaran Lakshmanan, Zachariah Bobby, Raveendran Ramasamy
pp. 177–185 · DOI: dr.ravee@gmail.com · Published
Objectives: Cleistanthins A and B (CAB), active phytochemicals present in Cleistanthus collinus, have been proven to have alpha 1-adrenoceptor blocking property. However action on alpha 2-adrenoceptor is not studied. We …
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Apoptosis and Necrosis of Human Breast Cancer Cells by an Aqueous Extract of Euphorbia hirta leaves
Bandana Behera, Jyoshna Dash, Debasish Pradhan, Gitanjali Tripathy, Rakesh Pradhan
pp. 186–193 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.4 · Published
Introduction:Traditional medicines for mammary tumour are unreasonable and have genuine symptoms. Non-ordinary normal medications have increased wide acknowledgment because of their assurance of a cure with negligible or…
Article
Effect of Ganoderma lucidum on MPTP Induced Behavioral Alterations in Swiss Albino Mice
Palanimuthu Vasanth Raj, Subramani Parasuraman, Sokkalingam Arumugam Dhanaraj, Lee Xin Ying, Tan Hung Luc, Stephanie A/P Sandanasamy, Koay Chin Yin
pp. 194–197 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.5 · Published
Objectives:To investigate the behavioral effect of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLPS) and triterpenoid fractions (GLTT) in Parkinson’s induced mice. Methods:Parkinson’s disease (PD) was induced by intraperitoneal a…
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Differential Modulation of Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Peripheral Blood Monocyte Population of an Early Stage of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Retinopathy
Muthaian Rupadevi, Ramasamy Raveendran
pp. 198–205 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.6 · Published
Objective:To enumerate the circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) in streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic retinopathy (DR) rat model. Materials and Methods:Retinal m…
Article
Evaluation of Treatment for Isolated Bilateral Miller’s Class I or II Gingival Recession with Platelet Rich Fibrin Membrane- A Comparative Study
Madhura Antharasanahalli Shivakumar, Sanjay Venu Gopal, Pushpalatha Govindaraju, Santhosh Ramayya, Darshana Bennadi, Roopavathi Kallahalli Mruthyuenjaya
pp. 206–213 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.7 · Published
Background: A recent innovation in dentistry is the use of second generation platelet concentrate which is an autologous platelet rich fibrin gel (PRF) with growth factors and cicatricial properties for root coverage pro…
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Evaluation of Therapeutic Efficacy of Ascorbic Acid in Patients with Bronchial Asthma
Razi Akhtar, Sandeep Jain, Abhishek Kumar, Saurabh Bhatia, Jagdish C Joshi, Dhirendra Singh, Md Shamsuzzaman, Meenakshi Sharma, Giridhari Pal, V K Vijayan, S N Gaur, Kavita Gulati, Arunabha Ray
pp. 214–216 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.8 · Published
Background:Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease and oxidative stress may be involved in its pathogenesis. The present study aims at evaluating the therapeutic effects of antioxidant drug Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin…
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Exploring Troublesome Symptom and Problems Experienced by Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Harminder Singh, Raja Paramjeet Singh, Baltej Singh, Kanwardeep Kaur Tiwana
pp. 220–224 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.9 · Published
Objective:The objective of this cross-sectional, non interventional 8-months observational study was to investigate the prevalence, type and risk factors of Drug related problem (DRPs) in cancer patients admitted to the …
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Effect of Antihypertensive Medications on the Subjective Quality of Life in Previously Untreated Hypertensive Patients
Nishith Revappala Sekhar, Mukta Chowta, Kallige Nithyananda Chowta, Sahana Devadas Acharya, Kudgi Ashok Shenoy
pp. 225–229 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.10 · Published
Objective: This study was done with the main objective of evaluating the effect of antihypertensive medications on the quality of life in patients who were previously untreated. Methods:In this prospective study, 114 pat…
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The Prevalence of Self Medication and the Factors influencing its Practice in Pharmacy Students of Karachi, Pakistan: A mix mode study
Atta Abbas Naqvi, Rizwan Ahmad, Omar Qadeer, Muhammad Hassan Khan, Muhammad Nehal Nadir, Madiha Alim
pp. 230–238 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.11 · Published
Objective:The study investigated the opinions and beliefs of the pharmacy students towards self medication and highlighted factors which have the potential to indulge them in such practice. Methods: A mix mode cross sect…
Article
Prevalence of vincristine induced-peripheral neuropathy among Sudanese cancer patients
Ethar Abdelmageed Imam, Alnada Ibrahim, Subish Palaian, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim
pp. 239–243 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.12 · Published
Background: Increasing clinical evidence suggests treatment of cancer with neurotoxic agents results in some degree of peripheral neuropathy. Objective:The main objective of the study was to evaluate vincristine induced …
Article
Perceptions and Attitudes of Medical Sales Representatives (MSRs) and Prescribers Regarding Pharmaceutical Sales Promotion and Prescribing Practices in Pakistan
Nabeel Khan, Atta Abbas Naqvi, Rizwan Ahmad, Farrukh Rafiq Ahmed, Ken McGarry, Raafia Yousuf Fazlani, Mahrukh Ahsan
pp. 244–250 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.13 · Published
Introduction: Pakistan is the 6th most populous country in the world and has an enormous potential for an ever increasing drug market. The health care system is highly prone to unethical drug prescribing practices. In ad…
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A Retrospective Evaluation of Adverse Drug Reactions Due to Cancer Chemotherapy in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India
Pai Sunil Bellare, Kamath Ashwin, Saxena Prakash PU, Sayeli Vinaykumar, Rakesh KB
pp. 251–254 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.14 · Published
Introduction: To evaluate the adverse drug reactions (ADRs) due to cancer chemotherapy in a tertiary care hospital in South India. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study. The data was obtained …
Article
Availability and Accessibility to Medicines in Primary Health Care in a Brazilian Region
Kátia Reis Dutra, Ursula Carolina Morais Martins, Marina Guimarães Lima
pp. 255–258 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.15 · Published
Objective:The aim with the present study was to evaluate availability and accessibility to medicines in Primary Health Care in Northeast Health District, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Method:It was an epidemiological, descript…
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Pharmacovigilance Studies of Antihypertensive Medications in Teaching Hospital of Hyderabad, Sindh
Mudassar Iqbal Arain, Muhammad Ali Ghoto, Abdullah Dayo, Khurram Anwar, Rabia Parveen
pp. 259–265 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.16 · Published
Objective: To assess the adverse drug reactions due to anti hypertensive therapy among hypertensive patients at teaching hospital of Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. Methodology: The current study was performed in a teaching …
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Determining the Quality of Educational Climate in a Private Medical College in Bangladesh via the ‘Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure’ Instrument
Masuda Mohsena, Smita Debsarma, Mainul Haque
pp. 266–274 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.17 · Published
Background:The educational environment is an important determining factor of an effective curriculum. An enriched learning environment can lead to increased satisfaction, achievement and success as a practitioner. The ed…
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Analysis of Package Inserts of Drugs Utilized in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Dass Ashwitha Shruti, Narayana Sarala, Krishnaswamy Bhuvana
pp. 275–278 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.18 · Published
Aim:To evaluate the Package inserts (PIs) for presentation, accuracy, completeness of clinical information and grade them according to the scores obtained. Material and Methods: An observational study conducted by the De…
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Impact of HIV associated neurocognitive disorders on activities of daily living and its association with depression in outdoor patients undergoing HAART
Savita Saini, Kiran Vijay Barar
pp. 279–283 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.19 · Published
Objective:The prime objective was to determine the impact of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders on activities of daily living and its association with depression. Material & Methods:A prospective cohort study was co…
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The Characteristics of Hospitalized Pneumonia Patients among Malaysian Hajj Pilgrims
Nurul Diana Dzaraly, Nor Iza A. Rahman, Mainul Haque, Nordin Bin Simbak, Mohd Suhaimi Abdul wahab, Aniza Abd Aziz, Mohd Shafie Abdulllah, Irfan Mohamad, Abdul Razak Abdul Muttalif, Salwani Ismail, Shaharudin Abdullah
pp. 284–290 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.20 · Published
Background:Hajj is the largest annual gatherings in the Islamic world. Hajj pilgrims encounter a great deal of heavy physical and mental stress. Chest infection, especially pneumonia is a potentially life-threatening ill…

Short Communication

Communication
Pharmacovigilante’s in the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India: Ideal Qualities and Skills
Kalaiselvan Vivekanandan, Prasad Thota, Vijay Venkatraman Janarthanan, Gyanendra Nath Singh
pp. 291–292 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.3.21 · Published
The PVLs are specialized, trained, and dedicated professional’s acting as the main link between patients and healthcare professionals for ensuring better outcome in monitoring the benefit-risk ratio of drugs. This articl…