Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2017)
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Table of contents
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Formulation and Development of Gastroretentive Hydrogels of Glipizide
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to develop a pH sensitive gastroretentive drug delivery system for an antidiabetic drug glipizide, based on gas formation technique using 32-factorial design, in order to prolong the gastric residence time and increase the overall bioavailability of the dosage form, since the absorption is erratic in diabetic patients. The system consists of the drug, glycol chitosan (5% w/w) and aqueous PVA solution (10% w/w) …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Regulatory Concerns in Imports, Exports and Registration of Drugs and Dietary Supplements
Abstract: The main aim of this article was to study the various pharmaceutical products registration processes, regulations and requirements by the Indian Regulatory Authorities. The study emphasizes on the challenges faced by stakeholders entering into the Indian market without difficulty by demonstration of strategy arrived from the established guidelines, regulations and expert opinion. The study was undertaken to identify the challenges in biosimilar developments and dietary supplements and to evaluate the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–22 Read article
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Metabolomics: At a Glance
Abstract: Metabolomics is the branch of science which provides the comprehensive analysis of metabolites in a biological system which in turn is useful as a marker. Metabolomics analysis is useful for ascertaining human health conditions. It will provide an insight to cellular metabolism. Since the metabolome directly reflects physiological states, it can biochemically monitor disease states and assess drug actions, improving the preclinical to clinical translation and focusing on predictability, efficiency …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Regulatory Requisites for Registration Process of Medical Devices in United States
Abstract: A medical device is "an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related article, including a component part, or accessory which is recognized in the official National Formulary, or the United States Pharmacopoeia, or any supplement to them, intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, in man or other animals, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 31–41 Read article
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Formulation Development and Evaluation of Opthalmic Ocusert Containing Timolol Maleate
Abstract: The aim of formulating timololmaleate occusert was to prolong the drug residence time after ocular administration to achieve the controlled release of drug. Timolol maleate is an antiviral agent and it is used in the treatment of viral infections like herpes simplex infections. Ocular inserts were prepared by solvent casting method. Drug reservoir and rate controlling membrane were prepared using different hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers respectively with polyethylene glycol 400 …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–12 Read article