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Modification in Unani drug dosage forms–Need of the hour

April 28, 2016, Uncategorized

Athar Parvez Ansari1*, Zaheer Ahmed N2, Mohammad Sheeraz3

1,2Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CCRUM, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India), Royapuram, Chennai–600 013 (TN), India.
3Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CCRUM, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India), Bhadrak–756 100 (Odisha), India.

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Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 22-28, January-April 2016.

Article history
Received: 12 January 2016
Revised: 26 January 2016
Accepted: 13 February 2016
Early view: 25 February 2016

*Author for correspondence
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
The compounding of Unani drugs is profoundly rooted in history. The earliest preparations i.e., Sufoof (Powder) and Tiryaq (Anti-dote) were prepared by Arastu (Aristotle) and Indrumakhas I (Andromachus I) respectively...

Modification in Unani drug dosage forms–Need of the hour

April 28, 2016, Uncategorized

Athar Parvez Ansari1*, Zaheer Ahmed N2, Mohammad Sheeraz 3

1,2Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CCRUM, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India), Royapuram, Chennai–600 013 (TN), India.
3Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CCRUM, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India), Bhadrak–756 100 (Odisha), India.

REVIEW ARTICLE
Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 22-28, January-April 2016.

Article history
Received: 12 January 2016
Revised: 26 January 2016
Accepted: 13 February 2016
Early view: 25 February 2016

*Author for correspondence
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
The compounding of Unani drugs is profoundly rooted in history. The earliest preparations i.e., Sufoof (Powder) and Tiryaq (Anti-dote) were prepared by Arastu (Aristotle) and Indrumakhas I (Andromachus I) respectively...

Evaluation of efficacy of Safoof-e-ajwain in the management of shara (Urticaria): A prospective, open label clinical study

April 28, 2016, Uncategorized

Shaikh Mohammed Ishaque A Hamid1*, Akhtar Husain Farooqui2

1Department of Medicine, Z.V.M. Unani Medical College & Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
2Department of Medicine, Z.V.M. Unani Medical College & Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 15-21, January-April 2016.

Article history
Received: 09 February 2016
Revised: 12 March 2016
Accepted: 20 March 2016
Early view: 25 March 2016

*Author for correspondence
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
Background: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of Safoof-e-ajwain in the management of shara (Urticaria).
Materials & Methods: All the patients received same dosage of Unani drug for decided period. 37 patients were enrolled in the study (26 Males and 11 Females)...

Evaluation of prescribing pattern of hypertensive patients admitted in general medicine ward of KEM hospital Mumbai

April 28, 2016, Uncategorized

Shaikh Mohammed Ishaque A Hamid1,2*, ND Karnik2

1Department of Medicine, KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India.
2Department of Medicine, Seth GS Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai Maharashtra, India.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 1-6, January-April 2016.

Article history
Received: 02 March 2016
Revised: 20 March 2016
Accepted: 28 March 2016
Early view: 30 April 2016

*Author for correspondence
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
Background: Hypertension is a major cause of premature deaths. The prescription containing antihypertensive drug is increasing day by day associated with other diseases such as diabetes, hyper-cholesterolemia, and cardiovascular disease.
Materials & Methods: A prospective observational study carried out in 200 patients diagnosed with hypertension...

Evaluation of prescribing pattern of hypertensive patients admitted in general medicine ward of KEM hospital Mumbai

April 28, 2016, Uncategorized

Shaikh Mohammed Ishaque A Hamid1,2*, ND Karnik2

1Department of Medicine, KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India.
2Department of Medicine, Seth GS Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai Maharashtra, India.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 1-6, January-April 2016.

Article history
Received: 02 March 2016
Revised: 20 March 2016
Accepted: 28 March 2016
Early view: 30 April 2016

*Author for correspondence
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
Background: Hypertension is a major cause of premature deaths. The prescription containing antihypertensive drug is increasing day by day associated with other diseases such as diabetes, hyper-cholesterolemia, and cardiovascular disease.
Materials & Methods: A prospective observational study carried out in 200 patients diagnosed with hypertension...

Descriptions and management of eczema (Nar-e-farsi) in modern and Unani medicine

April 28, 2016, Uncategorized

Abdul Nasir1*, Mohd. Akhtar Siddiqui2, Mohd. Aftab Ahmad3, Gazala Fatma4

1Majeedia Unani Hospital, F/o Medicine (U), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-62 India.
2Department of Moalijat, F/o Medicine (U), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-62 India.
3Department of Ilmul Advia, F/o Medicine (U), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-62, India.
4Faculty of Medicine Unani, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi-62, India.

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Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 29-33, January-April 2016.

Article history
Received: 10 March 2016
Revised: 25 March 2016
Accepted: 10 April 2016
Early view: 25 April 2016

*Author for correspondence
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
Eczema (Nar-e-farsi) is an inflammatory responsive condition of the skin which is characterized by erythema, skin edema, vesiculation, itching, oozing or bleeding, ...

Essential oil isolation from culinary drugs and screening for antidepressant potential

December 31, 2015, Uncategorized

Mohib Abdul Jalil Khan *, Imtiyaz Ansari, Amjad Ali Mohammad Iqbal

Oriental College of Pharmacy, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400705, India.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 142-146, September-December 2015.

Article history
Received: 10 December 2015
Revised: 18 December 2015
Accepted: 26 December 2015
Early view: 30 December 2015

*Author for correspondence
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
Background: At worldwide level, volatile oils are being used in perfumery and as stimulant. It has been indicated that volatile oil of Piper laetispicum shows antidepressant activity. However, from literature survey, it was found that studies showing antidepressant effect of volatile oil of Piper nigrum and other culinary drugs used in the kitchen is lacking...

Formulation, development & evaluations of flexible polymeric topical antifungal film (TAF)

December 31, 2015, Uncategorized

Farhana Ataurrahman1*, Rasale SP1, Haroon Ansari2,

1Department of Chemistry,Prof. Ram Krishna More Arts, Commerce & Science College Akurdi, Pune-411044, MS, India.
2JAT Senior College Malegaon-422303, MS, India.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 137-141, September-December 2015.

Article history
Received: 5 December 2015
Revised: 10 December 2015
Accepted: 20 December 2015
Early view: 30 December 2015

*Author for correspondence
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
Aim: The purpose of this study was to formulate and developed a novel topical polymeric film containing the antifungal agents.
Material and methods: Topical antifungal films of clotrimazole were designed with different polymers & permeation enhancers like HPMC-K-100, HEC, CMC, Ethyl-Cellulose, Eudragit S-...

Assessment of current status and completeness of package inserts present in allopathic oral and parenteral medications and their comparison

December 31, 2015, Uncategorized

Shaikh Mohammed Ishaque A. Hamid1, Amit Naik2

1M.D.Medicine (Z.V.M.Unani Medical College & Hospital, Pune); M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Medicine (M.U.H.S. Nashik& Seth GS Medical College & K.E.M.Hospital, Mumbai; D.E.M.S. & C.C.C.P.M. (Ruby Hall Clinic,Pune), MS, India.
2Amit Naik, Assistant Professor. UDIRT, MUHS, NASHIK, MS, India..

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 132-136, September-December 2015.

Article history
Received: 1 December 2015
Revised: 18 December 2015
Accepted: 25 December 2015
Early view: 29 December 2015

*Author for correspondence
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
Background: Package Insert (PI) contains detailed information about indications, warnings, precautions, side effects, dosage, administration, and clinical pharmacology...

Simultaneous loading of two anti diabetic agents in a nanoliposomal system: formulation development and characterization

December 31, 2015, Uncategorized

Md Shivli Nomani1, Jeyabalan Govinda Samy2

1Department of Pharmacy, SunRise University, Bagard Rajput, Alwar, Rajasthan, India.
2Department of Pharmacy, Alwar Pharmacy College, Alwar, Rajasthan, India.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 122-131, September-December 2015.

Article history
Received: 15 December 2015
Revised: 25 December 2015
Accepted: 27 December 2015
Early view: 29 December 2015

*Author for correspondence
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
Objective: The objective of the present study was to formulate, optimize and characterize dual drug loaded nanoliposomal system containing metformin hydrochloride (MTN) and glimepiride (GLD).
Material and methods: Nanoliposomal formulations were optimized by Box-Behnken design using ethanol injection method...

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