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6 articles for “Calcium Channel Blocker”
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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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Pharmacology of Migrain
Abstract: Migraine is too an explosive headache that influence nearly 10% of grown person on all sides. The society migraine is an ordinary cerebral sickness identify with a repeated headache frequently go along with by vomiting, phonophobia and nausea. Migraine impact an evaluate more than 10% of human beings pandemic, occurs most of ten included in human beingaged 20 to 50 years& it about a times -day to day in female …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Amlodipine induced peripheral edema and gingivitis – A case report.
Abstract: Calcium channel a group of drugs used to treat heart disorders are called blockers. These drugs dilate blood vessels and improve blood flow to heart, these works by preventing calcium flow through ion -specific (L- type) calcium channels in the cell membrane. Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker in the dihydropyridine class, can cause peripheral edema and drug-induced gingivitis in some patients. In this case, the patient experienced swelling in the …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 45–49 Read article
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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease using Plant Based Therapies indepth review
Abstract: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a debilitating condition with a constantly increasing incidence associated with global financial and social burden on health care systems. The last stage of CKD is kidney failure which if left untreated with kidney replacement therapies is significantly life threatening. Modern treatment schedules of CKD focus on delaying the disease progression by using angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers and calcium channel blockers. The three …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 17–43 Read article
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Comparison of Prescribing Pattern of Anti-hypertensive Drugs and the Level of Control Achieved in Type 2 Diabetes Patients between Primary and Tertiary Care Hospitals
Abstract: Hypertension is a common co-morbidity of diabetes affecting majority of people with diabetes, also a major risk factor for coronary vascular disease and microvascular complications such as retinopathy and nephropathy. To compare prescribing pattern of anti-hypertensive drugs and the level of control of hypertension achieved in type 2 diabetes patients in primary and tertiary care hospitals. Fifty patients each with type 2 diabetes and hypertension (fulfilling JNC 7 criteria for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Study on Management and Assessment of Drug-Related Problems in Stroke Patients Admitted to a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Objectives: To assess the drugs prescribed for the management of stroke and to analyze the drug-related problems (DRPs) in stroke patients. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in75 stroke patients for a period of six months in Vivekanandha Medical Care Hospital, Elayampalayam, Tamil Nadu, India. The drugs prescribed were analyzed and DRPs such as drug interactions (Lexicomp, Micromedex), adverse drug reactions (Naranjo scale) and medication errors (NCC MERP) were …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 16–21 Read article