Evaluation of quality and efficacy of an ethnomedicinal plant Ageratum conyzoides L. in the management of pediculosis

Published on: Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2013; 5(4):139-143 Original Article | doi:10.1016/j.jyp.2013.10.005 Authors: Sunita Shailajan*, Priyanka Wadke, Harshvardhan Joshi, Bhavesh Tiwari Herbal Research Lab, Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai 400019, India. Abstract: Background: Infestation with the head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, is one…

Development and validation of RP-HPLC method with ultraviolet detection for estimation of montelukast in rabbit plasma: Application to preclinical pharmacokinetics

Published on: Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2013; 5(4):133-138 Original Article | doi:10.1016/j.jyp.2013.10.006 Authors: Om Prakash Ranjan a, Usha Y. Nayak a, Meka Sreenivasa Reddy a,*, Swapnil J. Dengale b, Prashant B. Musmade b, Nayanabhirama Udupa c a Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College…

Simultaneous estimation of degree of crystallinity in combination drug product of abacavir, lamivudine and neverapine using X-ray powder diffraction technique

Published on: Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2013; 5(4):127-132 Original Article | doi:10.1016/j.jyp.2013.10.003 Authors: Pavan Kommavarapu*, Arthanareeswari Maruthapillai, Ravikiran Allada, Kamaraj Palanisamy, Praveen Chappa Department of Chemistry, SRM University, Kattankulathur 603203, Tamil Nadu, India. Abstract: Objective: In the present study, simultaneous determination of…

Molecular characterization and its antioxidant activity of a newly isolated Streptomyces coelicoflavus BC 01 from mangrove soil

Published on: Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2013; 5(4):121-126 Original Article | doi:10.1016/j.jyp.2013.10.002 Authors: Kothagorla Venkata Raghava Rao*, Tamanam Raghava Rao Department of Biochemistry, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 530003, Andhra Pradesh, India. Abstract: Objective: To isolate and identify the biologically active strain of Streptomyces…

Adverse drug reaction and concepts of drug safety in Ayurveda: An overview

Published on: Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2013; 5(4):116-120 | doi:10.1016/j.jyp.2013.10.001 Authors: Manjunath Ajanal a,*, Shradda Nayak b, Buduru Sreenivasa Prasad c, Avinash Kadam d a Department of Dravyaguna & Research Center, RGES Ayurveda Medical College and PG Research Center, Ron, Karnataka 582209,…

Bedaquiline – The fi rst ATP synthase inhibitor against multi drug resistant tuberculosis

Published on: Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2013; 5(4):112-115 Review Article | doi:10.1016/j.jyp.2013.12.002 Authors: Mageshwaran Lakshmanan*, Alphienes Stanley Xavier Department of Pharmacology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India. Abstract: Increasing incidence of MDR-TB, long duration of treatment and…

Late effect clinic – An integral part of childhood cancer treatment

Published on: Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2013; 5(4):111-111 Editorial | doi:10.1016/j.jyp.2014.01.001 Authors: Biswajit Department of Medical Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, JIPMER, Puducherry 605 006, India. Abstract: The age adjusted incidence rate of childhood cancer in India is 38e124 per million children per…

Gene polymorphism in amlodipine induced gingival hyperplasia: A case report

Published on: Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2012; 4(4):287-289 Short Communication | doi:10.4103/0975-1483.104375 Authors: Charles N, Ramesh V, Kennedy Babu SPK, Premalatha B Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Indira Nagar, Gorimedu, Puducherry, India. Abstract: The…

Pharmaceutical Care: Need of the Hour in India

Published on: Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2012; 4(4):282-286 General Pharmacy | doi:10.4103/0975-1483.104374 Authors: Tumkur A, Muragundi PM, Shetty R1, Naik A Department of Pharmacy Management, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, 1Department of Cardiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal,…

Hospital nuclear pharmacy survey: Preliminary aspects in Brazil

Published on: Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2012; 4(4):279-281 Pharmacy Practice | doi:10.4103/0975-1483.104373 Authors: Marcelo Pau Brasil, Marcio Paes de Barros1, Leila Jorge Antunes1, Ralph Santos-Oliveira1 Radiopharmacy Department, Rua Helio de Almeida, Cidade Universitária-Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1Nuclear Engineering Institute, Rua Helio de…

Assessment of Medication-Related Problems in Geriatric Patients of a Rural Tertiary Care Hospital

Published on: Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2012; 4(4):273-278 Pharmacy Practice | doi:10.4103/0975-1483.104372 Authors: Ramanath KV, Nedumballi S Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, BG Nagara, Karnataka, India. Abstract: Total world population consists 21% of geriatric population, and the 1991…

Identifying Errors in Handwritten Outpatient Prescriptions in Oman

Published on: Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2012; 4(4):267-272 Pharmacy Practice | doi:10.4103/0975-1483.104371 Authors: Nadiya MS Al Shahaibi, Lamya S Al Said, Kini TG1, Chitme HR Department of Pharmacy, Oman Medical College, Bausher Campus, 1Department of Pharmacy, Muscat Private Hospital, Bausher, Muscat, Sultanate…