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Regulatory Perspectives of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Formularies and Pharmacopoeias
Abstract: The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Siddha Formulary of India, Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India, National Formulary of Unani Medicine, Unani Pharmacopoeia of India are included in the Schedule I of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940 and rules made thereunder and serve as a tool for regulatory compliance and standardization tool for the Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani system of medicines respectively. The Pharmacopoeias of Ayurvedic, Siddha and …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 56–64 Read article
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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 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A Survey of Visha Dravya (Poisonous Plants) In and Around Belgaum District: A Pilot Study
Abstract: AbstractPoisonous plants for treating ailments are an age-old tradition in India after they are properly purified. Many compound formulations in AFI (Ayurvedic Formulary of India) contain them for their imperative action. Present study was planned, focusing to document the availability of Poisonous plants. An Opportunistic survey was conducted, in and around Belgaum which is located at 15.87°N 74.5°E situated in the northwestern parts of Karnataka by preparing a prelist. Calotropis …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Review on Darunaj-aqrabi (Doronicum hookeri C.B. Clarke): an Unexplored Medicinal Plant of Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Introduction: The rhizomes of medicinal plant Darunaj-aqrabi (Doronicum hookeri C.B. Clarke ex Hook.f.) (Family Asteraceae) has long been used in Unani system of medicine (USM) as Cardiac tonic (invigorative and exhilarant), nervine tonic, carminative, protective of the foetus, antidotary etc. in different dosage forms. It is included in specific drugs for heart and is much valuable for palpitation. Because of having antidotal characteristics and protective (corrective) attributes, the rhizomes are …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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Shelf Life of Unani Drugs: In Classical and Contemporary Era
Abstract: Nothing in this universe is immortal. Drugs also degrade with time. Thus significance and indispensability of stability testing is well recognized since ancient time. However, in the absence of sophisticated scientific technology ancient Unani physicians used to evaluate the shelf life of drugs by means of organoleptic characters. In this paper review of classical Unani literature of plants, minerals and animal origin and compound drugs has been discussed in detail …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Critical Analysis of Look Alike and Sound Alike Branded Drug Names in Clinical Practice
Abstract: Look Alike and Sound Alike (LASA) drugs or confusing drug names are among the most common reasons for medication errors worldwide and the potential for confusion is significant because of presence of numerous drugs in the market. The purpose of this article is to analyze those LASA brand drug pair which could result in potential medication errors, if interchanged and also to suggest possible methods of reducing errors due to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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Regulatory Requisites for Registration Process of Medical Devices in United States
Abstract: A medical device is "an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related article, including a component part, or accessory which is recognized in the official National Formulary, or the United States Pharmacopoeia, or any supplement to them, intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, in man or other animals, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 31–41 Read article
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A Study and Report on the Role of Clinical Pharmacy Services Provided by the Doctor of Pharmacy in the Management of Thyroid Disorders (Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism) to a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Thyroid hormones affect the function of virtually every organ system. In children, thyroid hormone is critical for normal growth and development but in adults, the main role of these thyroid hormones is to maintain stability. The main thyroid hormones which play such an important are the Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) hormones. Hence, Thyroid disorders encompass a variety of disease states affecting thyroid hormone production or secretion that result in …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 25–38 Read article