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53 articles for “Pharmaceutical care”
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A Review on Treatments of Gout for Future Aspects
Abstract: Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis in adults, and is caused by excess uric acid pools in the body, which leads to the formation of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals and their deposition in and around joints where they induce inflammation, leading to acute gout attacks. The extreme inflammatory burden and pain of an acute gout attack can be unbearable. The prevalence of gout appears to be increasing and may …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Role of Herbs in the Formulation of Cosmetics
Abstract: The thought of beauty and cosmetics dates back to ancient mankind and civilization. Plants extremely used for development of recent drug for cosmeceuticals and pharmaceutical applications. Herbal cosmetics are the products used in crude or extract it by herbs. Products are developed using multiple permissible cosmetic ingredients to form the basis on which one or more herbal components are used to provide specified cosmetic benefits only, shall be called as …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Nitrosamine: The Carcinogenic Impurity in Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Abstract: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs), commonly known as the Sartans, are used in the treatment of hypertension for a long time. Currently, seven Sartan drugs, i.e. Valsartan, Losartan, Candesartan, Irbesartan, Telmisartan, Olmesartan, and Eprosartan, are in use. Recently, Nitroso impurity was detected in Valsartan active pharmaceutical ingredient, which led to the recall of batches of products containing it. Even in trace amounts, the impurity is said to be a probable …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 36–43 Read article
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Pharmacovigilance Programme of India
Abstract: Pharmacovigilance is defined as the pharmacological science relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects, principally long term and short term adverse effects of medicines. It is an important and integral part of clinical research. India is the world’s second most populated country with over one billion potential drug consumers. Although, India is participating in the UMC program, its contribution to the UMC database is very little. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 13–23 Read article
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Current Update from Literature
Abstract: PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is an endocrine condition that affects women of reproductive age and can have catastrophic consequences. Menstrual irregularities, hirsutism, evidence of hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance are all indicators of PCOS. PCOS individuals are more likely to suffer reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular problems. The pathogenesis of PCOS is complicated by a number of factors, including genetics, environmental factors, hormonal imbalances, obesity, ovarian dysfunction, and hypothalamus pituitary malformations. Despite …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Comparative Studies on Phytochemical and Antioxidative Properties of Locally Available Herbal Flowers: A Review
Abstract: Flowers are the reproductive parts of plant. Apart from their aesthetic sense, they have medicinal and nutritive properties also. The present review study represent the therapeutic values and phytochemical properties of Joba (Hibiscus sp.), Rose (Rose sp.), Aparajita (Citoria sp.), Nayantrara or Sadabahar (Catharanthus sp.), Lotus (Nelumbo sp.), Dopati (Impaticus sp.) which are also used in Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine. India is a rich flora of medicinal plants. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 14–26 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening and Nephroprotective Activity of Citrus maximus
Abstract: Several plants with medicinal properties are used to treat diseases. Many people rely on traditional medicines, chiefly plant-based, for their major health care needs. The wide biological and medicinal properties, higher safety margins and affordability, make plant based medicines attractive for use in developing countries for primary health care. Citrus maxima belong to the family of Rutaceae; the phytochemical screening showed the presence of alkaloids, terpenoids, sterols, flavonoids and carbohydrates. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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Nanotechnology’s Emerging Frontiers
Abstract: Nanotechnology holds significant promise across diverse sectors, including agriculture, food processing, energy, transportation, and communication systems. This swiftly evolving domain revolves around the development of groundbreaking materials and devices that tackle intricate engineering and scientific hurdles across various sectors. In agriculture and food processing, nanotechnology unfolds a myriad of potentialities. Its potential extends to the development of various products such as nano-fertilizers, nano-herbicides, nano-pesticides, and nano-scale carriers. Additionally, it plays …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Formulation And Evaluation of Vyadhikshamatva Vardhak Giloy Ghanvatis
Abstract: The product of Kalka Kalpana, one of the five essential ayurvedic medicinal preparations, is vati Kalpana. Because of its many advantages, such as its tasty nature, ease of administration, ease of dispensing, and ease of transportation, vati kalpana is a vital part of the ayurvedic formulation. A pharmaceutical technique called vati kalpana uses powder of unprocessed medications (herbal or herbo minerals) and is triturated using juice, honey, or kassayam, and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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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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Advances in Wound Healing Products and Procedures: A Review
Abstract: Victorious wound care involves optimizing patient’s local and systemic conditions in combination with an ideal wound healing environment. Numerous products have been developed till date to influence this wound environment and to provide a pathogen-free, protected, and an area free from moisture for healing to occur in acceleration. Many novel products are being introduced to replace or augment various substrates in the wound healing cascade. With the abundance of available …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 40–51 Read article
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Modernizing Pharmacovigilance: Leveraging AI,Automation, and Real-World Data for Drug Safety
Abstract: Pharmacovigilance, or PV, is “the pharmacological science relating to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects, mainly long term and short-term adverse effects of medicines.” PV’s specific objectives are to increase patient care and safety when using medications and all medical and paramedical therapies; assist in evaluating the benefits, drawbacks, efficacy, and risks of medications, ensuring their safe, prudent, and more effective use; and promote clinical training, education, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Medicinal Properties of Oxytenanthera abyssinica: A Narrative Review
Abstract: Oxytenanthera abyssinica, a plant local to the African landmass, has gotten a parcel of intrigued in later a long time for its conceivable restorative benefits; it has been utilized in conventional medication for decades since of its assumed mending capabilities. In spite of its long history, careful logical examination into its restorative potential is being attempted. This review paper explore into the multidimensional part of O. Abyssinica is in progressed …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 21–42 Read article