Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science
Volume 2, Issue 2 (2011)
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An Overview of Pharmacopoeial Status of Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha Drugs
Abstract: Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha Pharmacopoeia are part of regulatory framework of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. In these pharmacopoeia, single drugs (plant, mineral and metal origin) and classical compound formulations are incorporated to provide statutory standards. Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India Part I (Vols. I–VIII) consists of 590 monographs on single drugs (plant, mineral, metal and extracts) and Part II (Vols. I–III) consists of 152 monographs on ayurvedic classical formulations. Unani …
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Fabrication and Characterization of Sustained Release Beads of Carbamazepine by Extrusion – Spheronization Containing Carbopol®974
Abstract: The erratic absorption of Carbamazepine, BCS Class II drug, due to low water solubility and anticholinergic properties can be minimized by developing sustained release beads. Sustained release beads of Carbamazepine were prepared using axial single screw extruder and a chequered plate spheronizer. Beads offer therapeutic advantages such as easy dispersion in the gastro-intestinal tract, lower risk of dose dumping, reduce peak plasma fluctuations and drug release is independent of gastric …
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Formulation, Development and Evaluation of Oral Thin Film of Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
Abstract: Metoclopramide Hydrochloride, an anti-emetic drug is indicated for the patients with diabetic gastroparesis and Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). It is difficult for a patient to swallow a tablet during emesis. So, an attempt was made to develop a patient-friendly orally dissolving film using clove oil and menthol as flavoring agents, aspartame as sweetener, polyvinyl alcohol and glycerol as film forming agent and plasticizer respectively. Based on appearance and palatability …
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