Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science
Volume 6, Issue 2 (2015)
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Assessment of “Patient’s Attitude†towards the Use of Antipsychotic Medications among Schizophrenia and BPAD Patients: Impact of Patient Counselling in Improving Their Attitude
Abstract: Aim of this paper is to assess the “patient’s attitude” towards the use of antipsychotic drugs among schizophrenia and BPAD patients and evaluate the effect of patient counseling in improving their attitude. The study was conducted in Psychiatric inpatient and outpatient department units of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) of Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh in South India from December 2013 to May 2014. Patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Diltiazem Hydrochloride Sustained Release Matrix Tablets
Abstract: Tablets are the most popular and versatile formulations with wide acceptance when compared to other dosage forms due to ease of administration, storage and transport. Diltiazem HCl is a calcium channel blocker widely used for its peripheral and vasodilator properties in the treatment of hypertension and angina. The objective of the present study is to prepare and characterize novel sustained release tablets of freely water soluble drug Diltiazem HCl using …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Development and Validation of HPLC Method for Simultaneous Estimation of Cilnidipine and Valsartan in Bulk and Tablet Dosage Form
Abstract: A simple, sensitive, accurate and precise reverse phase high performance liquid chromatographic method has been developed for the simultaneous estimation of Valsartan and Cilnidipine. The purposed RP-HPLC method utilizes stationary phase and consists of symmetry C18 (250 × 4.6 mm, 5 μm in particle size) with a mobile phase comprising of Acetonitrile: Ammonium Acetate Buffer (75:25%v/v) pH 5.0 adjusted by Triethylamine at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min, column temperature …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Evaluation of Intravenous Admixtures in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Abstract: Intravenous medication continues to expand and there is an increase in number of medications administered to each patient. There are no specific studies to identify the incompatibilities that commonly occur in hospitalized patients while administering these intravenous admixtures. The main aim of the study was to assess the potential incompatibilities associated with intravenous admixtures in tertiary care teaching hospital. The data for the present study were collected by patient interview …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–16 Read article