Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology
Volume 10, Issue 2 (2020)
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Phytochemical and In-Vitro Pharmacological Screening of Ocimum Kilimandscharicum Extract
Abstract: AbstractOcimum kilimandscharicum is a short herb, native to India. In traditional medicine, it is used to treat various ailments including colds, coughs, abdominal pains, measles and diarrhea. Medicative plants, the “back bone” of ancient medication which implies over 3.3 billion folks within the less developed countries utilize medicative plants on an everyday basis. Ocimum kilimandscharicum Guerke (Syn. Ocimum camphora Guerke) belongs to family Lamiaceae. It is a native of Kenya …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Usage Pattern of Antibiotics for Management of Pneumonia
Abstract: AbstractPneumonia has evolved as one of the deadly infections globally and is a cause of concern all over the world. It is an air borne infection affecting the alveoli of the lungs and is caused by virus, bacteria, fungus etc. Antibiotic therapy is the most commonly available therapy in cases of pneumonia. Hence analysis of prescribing pattern of narrow and broad-spectrum antibiotics in pneumonia patients is essential for better treatment …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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A Review on Natural Radio-protective Agents
Abstract: AbstractRadioprotectors play crucial role in safeguarding biological system from various damages to DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid), protein molecules, lipids by peroxidation as well as hematopoietic, gastrointestinal, reproductive and central nervous system exposed to radiation dose especially against radiation injury in cancer survival patients undergoing radiotherapy. As over 40% patients require this therapy, during the treatment where ionizing radiation is used to shrivel tumors and exterminate cancer cells by disrupting their DNA. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 20–31 Read article
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A Case Report on Ceftriaxone Induced Immediate Allergic Reaction
Abstract: The most common classes of drugs causing hypersensitivity reaction are antibiotics especially β-lactam antibiotic: cephalosporin’s and penicillin’s. Ceftriaxone, a third generation cephalosporin is used for variety of infections. This drug is associated with rare as well as mild side-effects such as urticaria, skin rash, diarrhea, vomiting, transient neutropenia, and hemolytic anaemia etc. We hereby try to present an adversary case report of a 19 years old male patient in which …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 33–35 Read article
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Preparation, Phytochemical Screening and Pharmacological Evaluation of Poly-herbal Formulation
Abstract: AbstractThe current investigation was endeavored at formulating and evaluating a poly-herbal formulation. The poly-herbal formulation was a combination of 10 herbal ingredients which was phyto-chemically screened for the detection of various phyto-constituents. The formulation was subjected to in vitro Anti-Arthritic and Anthelmintic activity studies. Anti-Arthritic activity was evaluated using various concentrations of the formulation (100 μg/ml, 250 μg/ml, and 500 μg/ml) and Diclofenac sodium (100 μg/ml, 250 μg/ml, and 500 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–14 Read article