Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production
Volume 6, Issue 3 (2019)
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An Extensive Review of Face Powder Formulation Considerations
Abstract: Face powder was demanded by many nations in the world in the beginning AD. In Asia, white skin was believed to be the sign of aristocratism, membership of the elite, and yet, white color is the pure symbol of the internal beauty and nobility. In addition, some face powders are sold in varying specialty shades to suit different skin needs; for example, a face powder with a greenish tinge will …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–22 Read article
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Development and Validation of an Analytical Method for Determination of Modafinil in Bulk and Formulations using First Order Derivative UV Spectrophotometer
Abstract: Analytical method validation is an important tool to determine the absolute concentration of drug in the formulation. In the case where a drug is not able to produce characteristic peak shape, a simple, accurate, precise and sensitive method, which will be governed through the software conversion of UV spectra into the first-order derivative, can be used as an alternative method for the estimation of modafinil in bulk and pharmaceutical dosage …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Phytochemical and Neuroprotective Activity of Annona reticulata Leaf Extract in Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Wistar Rats
Abstract: Natural products are an important source of bioactive compounds and have potential for the development of novel therapeutics. Natural products and their derivatives represent more than 50% of all drugs in clinical use in the world. Herbal plants contain and produce a variety of chemical substances that are used as a remedy for treating diseases. Annona reticulata contain different chemical constituents but does not contain glycosides, alkaloids and phytosterols. Various …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Design and Evaluation Cefaclor Microspheres for Bioavailability Enhancement
Abstract: This study attempted to formulate microspheres for oral administration of Cefaclor by using different polymers like Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) K4M, (HPMC) K15M and Ethylcellulose (EC) which increases the gastric residence time and thereby the bioavailability. Solvent evaporation method was found to be the best due to its ease of fabrication without compromising the activity of the drug. Cefaclor is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain ear, lung, skin, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 39–48 Read article
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Preparation of Tamra Bhasma (Copper) by Niragni (Solar Energy) Method
Abstract: The metal Tamra (Copper)is mentioned in Ayurveda with a wide range of therapeutic utilities. Considering the significance of Tamra in therapeutics, many studies have been carried out at different centers of India. The main purpose of this study was to discover an ecofriendly, cost-effective and easy method of preparation of Tamra Bhasma. Method adapted was, purified Tamra Patra (Copper plate) mixed with Kajjali (a mixture of purified Parada and Gandhaka) …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 49–53 Read article