Volume 1, Issue 2

Javed Ali

pp. 61 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82382 · 2011

Nanotechnology is now a part of our everyday life with or without our knowledge. Then, why can pharmaceutics not conceive this technology for its betterment? Yes, the same has been done for many years in the past in phar…

Kamla Pathak

pp. 62-63 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82383 · 2011

Nasal drug administration has frequently been proposed as the most feasible alternative to parenteral injections. This is due to the high permeability of the nasal epithelium, allowing a higher molecular mass cut-off at …

CH Saroja, PK Lakshmi, Shyamala Bhaskaran

pp. 64-74 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82384 · 2011

Vaccines are the preparations given to patients to evoke immune responses leading to the production of antibodies (humoral) or cell-mediated responses that will combat infectious agents or noninfectious conditions such a…

Bhupinder Singh, Rahul Bhatowa, Chandra Bhushan Tripathi, Rishi Kapil

pp. 75-87 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82395 · 2011

Of late, micro and nanoparticluate drug delivery systems have been gaining immense importance primarily attributed to their improved drug release controlling and targeting efficiencies. Also, the small particle size and …

Sung-Wook Choi, Hye Min Lee, Tae-Joon Park, Jung-Hyun Kim

pp. 88-92 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82402 · 2011

This paper describes the synthesis of thermosensitive surfactants by polymerizing N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAAm) into the Pluronic F68 surfactant and their application for a controlled drug release. Poly(NIPAAm)-Pluronic…

Anita Saxena, Abu Tahir, Mandeep Kaloti, Javed Ali, Himadri B Bohidar

pp. 93-98 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82407 · 2011

The study was designed for the development of salbutamol-modified release tablet using various polymer composition of agar, gelatin A and gelatin B. The purpose is to observe the role of polymer composition on the modifi…

Prabhakara Prabhu, Ravi Malli, Marina Koland, K Vijaynarayana, Ullas D’Souza, Harish NM, CS Shastry, RN Charyulu

pp. 99-104 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82417 · 2011

Introduction: Levocetirizine dihydrochloride is an orally active, third-generation non-sedative antihistamine used in the symptomatic relief of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. The present work aimed at preparin…

Mayur A Chordiya, Hemant H Gangurde, Senthilkumaran K, Lokesh P Kothari

pp. 105-111 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82423 · 2011

Background: The main aim of this study was to develop a gastroretentive, multiple-unit floating drug delivery system for a drug which is poorly absorbed from the lower gastrointestinal tract. Such a dosage form may provi…

Jaydeep Patel, Garala Kevin, Anjali Patel, Mihir Raval, Navin Sheth

pp. 112-118 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82431 · 2011

Background and Aim: Telmisartan (TEL) is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) antihypertensive agent. The aim of the present investigation was to develop a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) to enhanc…

AV Jithan, K Madhavi, Madhavi M, Prabhakar K

pp. 119-125 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.82432 · 2011

Introduction: For the real-time clinical utilization of curcumin (an ayurvedic natural product) to treat breast cancer, its dissolution, rate limited solubility, poor tissue absorption, and extensive in vivo metabolism t…

pp. 126-128 · 2011

Nasal and Buccal Drug Delivery - Annual International Conference Date: April 04-05, 2011, Place: London, UK Details: The participants can gain an update on the very latest scientific developments and technology advances …