Volume 3, Issue 3 (2016)
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Sublingual Drug Delivery System: An Update
Abstract: Oral transmucosal delivery, especially sublingual delivery, has progressed far beyond the use of traditional dosage forms with novel approaches emerging continuously. Drug delivery via the oral mucous membrane is considered to be a promising alternative to the oral route, offering a vast number of advantages. Sublingual delivery tends to administer substance via mouth in such a way that the substance is rapidly absorbed via blood vessels under tongue, bypassing the …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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Drug Profile: Mebeverine Hydrochloride
Abstract: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder noted in the general population worldwide. Its chronic nature, signs and symptoms which vary periodically from mild to severe have many negative effects on the quality of life for the sufferer; therefore, the appropriate treatment of these patients is highly important. Patients should be informed by their doctors that the nature of the disease is benign, and educated on …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 20–22 Read article
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Quality by Design (QbD) Approach for Optimization and Development of Nano Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract: To clearly understand the formulation of high quality pharmaceutical products, FDA generalized quality by design (QbD) in the field of pharmacy, which is based on the thorough understanding of how materials and process parameters affect the quality profile of final products. Quality by design is a risk management and science-based approach promoted by the United States food and drug administration to enhance pharmaceutical development throughout a product’s life cycle. The …
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A Case Study: Efficacy of Panchakarma in a Case of Lipidema with Fibromyalgia
Abstract: Ayurveda can safely be applied to heal many difficult conditions [1]. A German female aged 45years was treated at Babe Ke Ayurveda College & Hospital, Daudhar, Moga, for a few difficult conditions as lipidema and fibromyalgia. She received Panchakarma procedures viz., Rooksha Swedana, Virechana, Vasti and Nasya for 6 weeks and showed significant improvement upon various signs and symptoms. Keywords: Ayurveda, Virechana, Vasti, Nasya, Shaman treatment, lipidema, fibromyalgia Cite this …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Curcumin: A Review on Methods for Enhancing Its Bioavailability
Abstract: Curcumin is a natural polyphenolic compound which plays an important role in every biological need from kitchen to drugs. Besides its too many applications, curcumin limits its therapeutic value due to its less bioavailability, rapid excretion and metabolism. This review presents the work of various researchers in the field of enhancing the bioavailability of curcumin. Keywords: Curcumin, bioavailability, methods Cite this ArticleRuchika Goyal, Sandeep Jain, Ashwani Kumar. Curcumin: A Review …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 37–41 Read article