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Editorial
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Javed Ali, Mueen Ahmed KK
pp. 1 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76719 · 2011
We feel proud and pleased to introduce you to the launch of International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation (IJPI), a peer-reviewed and quality focusing publication of InPharm Association. The motto behind the laun…
Guest Editorial
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Charles Ramassamy, Sihem Doggui, Lé Dao
pp. 2-3 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76720 · 2011
A rapid increase in the incidence of neurodegenerative disorders has been observed with the aging of the population. During the last decade, a large number of pharmacologic compounds with differing brain targets were inv…
Review Article
Inderjeet Singh, Andrew Phillip Morris
pp. 4-9 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76721 · 2011
Transdermal drug delivery (TDD) is a technique that is used to deliver a drug into the systemic circulation across the skin. This mechanism of drug delivery route has many advantages, including steady drug plasma concent…
Invited Article
Yatendra Kumar, Betty Philip, Kamla Pathak
pp. 10-16 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76722 · 2011
Aim: The aim of the project was to develop cross-linked β-cyclodextrin (CL β-CD) microparticles for controlled delivery of a highly water-soluble drug. Materials and Methods: CL β-CD microparticles were prepared by emuls…
Original Research Article
HV Chavda, CN Patel
pp. 17-21 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76724 · 2011
Aim: Synthesis of superporous hydrogel with different concentrations of crosslinker was carried out using solution polymerization to study its effect on characteristics of superporous hydrogel. Methylene-bis-acrylamide w…
Ritu Mehra Gilhotra, Kalpana Nagpal, Dina Nath Mishra
pp. 22-28 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76725 · 2011
Background: Azithromycin (AZT) is a macrolide antibiotic derived from and similar in structure to erythromycin. Oral administration of AZT is effective for the treatment of trachoma; however, topical formulations are dif…
B. Bindu Madhavi, B. Kusum, CH. Krishna Chatanya, M. Naga Madhu, V. Sri Harsha, David Banji
pp. 29-34 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76726 · 2011
Background: Efavirenz is the preferred nonnucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor for fi rst-line antiretroviral treatment in many countries. It is orally active and is specifi c for human immunodefi ciency virus type…
Roonal L Jain, J.P. Shastri
pp. 35-41 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76727 · 2011
Background: This project aims to formulate and characterize a drug-eluting contact lens to provide controlled release of drug for a longer period of time, using liposomes as drug delivery system. Materials and Methods: D…
Y Indira Muzib, K Srujana Kumari
pp. 42-47 · DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.76728 · 2011
Background: Glibenclamide is an oral hypoglycemic drug completely metabolized in the liver, the principal metabolite being very weakly active, buccal delivery may be useful for the treatment of diabetes more effectively.…
Upcoming Events
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J.P. Shastri
pp. 53-54 · 2011
Pharmapack Date: February 23–24, 2011, Place: Paris, France Details: Pharmapack is the platform for exchanges dedicated to packaging and drug delivery systems innovations for the pharmaceutical industry. Useful link: htt…