Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd <div id="i-scholarabout">Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics (RJPPD) is an international, peer-reviewed journal, devoted to pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics. The aim of RJPPD is to increase the impact of pharmacological research. RJPPD publishes Original research Articles, Short Communications, Review Articles in all areas of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and human physiology.</div> A & V Publications en-US Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics 0975-4407 Implication of Data Obtained from Real Time Stability Studies of Pharmaceutical Preparations https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd/article/view/218883 The major reason for carrying out stability studies of a drug product is to establish the shelf life of a drug during the period of storage so as to guarantee its quality, effectiveness and safety. Real time stability studies data from 2018-2022 were obtained from selected pharmaceutical industries located within North Central, Nigeria. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) of the data obtained for the real time stability studies was carried out using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 23. The results obtained showed that both chemical and microbiological parameters checked were within the pre-set specifications despite the changes in the results as the storage increases due to environmental factors such as: temperature, humidity, light, exposure to oxygen and container –closure system used for the packaging of the drug product. Pathogenic bacteria such as: <em>Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium and Pseudomonas aeruginosa<em></em> recorded 0.00 cfu/ml and the values obtained for total viable aerobic mesophilic bacteria plate count and fungi were within the pre-set specifications while <em>Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans</em> were sensitive to Methylated Spirit. There was a significant difference in the data analysed (P&lt;0.05). The implication of this study is that the drug product may not be stable if the shelf life increases beyond what was stated for them. Hence, these results provided clues to how the quality of the product changes with time under different environmental factors (temperature, relative humidity, exposure to oxygen and light) and the interaction between the drug product and container-closure system used. This study suggests the need for pharmaceutical industries to continuously carry out stability studies of drug products in order to know the changes that may likely occur during the storage and to establish the shelf life of the drug product.</em> Oloninefa, S. D Aisoni, J. E Areo, A. J Akomolafe, D. O Abalaka, M. E Alli, A. I Adewumi, A. A 2022-10-01 2022-10-01 14 A Study about the pattern of adverse effects of various oncology drugs in a Tertiary Care Hospital of North East India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd/article/view/218884 The aim of the study is to observe the pattern of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) with the usage of various anticancer drugs in a tertiary care hospital of North East India. The study is a prospective, observational evaluation of the ADRs which was conducted over a period of 1 year. During the study period 59 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy were analysed from which a total of 79 ADRs were identified and collected which occurred during and after the cancer treatment. Maximum cases of ADR recorded in the study are mucositis, respiratory disorder, neuropathy, constipation, itching etc. On causality assessment, it was observed that nearly 92% ADRs are considered as possible, 6% are probable and 2% are unlikely. Although, the reporting of ADR is very minimal by the healthcare professionals, this study focuses on the various common ADR associated with the use of anti-cancer agents in the treatment of cancer. The information from the study might be helpful in identifying and minimizing preventable ADRs, while enhancing the knowledge of the healthcare professionals to deal with them more efficiently. Hence the study was done to record and analyze the pattern of adverse drug reaction from oncology drugs Lakshyajeet Nath Urmi Choudhury Mangala Lahkar 2022-10-01 2022-10-01 14 Drug Interaction of Minoxidil and Himplasia with Oral Anti Diabetic Drug Sitagliptin in Diabetic Rats https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd/article/view/218885 Aim and Objective: Sitagliptin is given as an oral antidiabetic drug to treat Diabetes Mellitus. Minoxidil and himplasia may be co-prescribed along with sitagliptin to treat hypertension and BPH respectively. As such no information is available regarding the interaction taking place between sitagliptin, minoxidil and himplasia. Hence the present work has been aimed to find out the interaction with among the above said drugs in rodent model, since such studies cannot be performed in humans. Methods: Studies were conducted in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats with oral doses of 9mg/kg B.W of sitagliptin, 9mg/kg B.W of minoxidil and 54mg /k g of himplasia and their combinations with adequate washout periods in between the treatments. Blood samples were collected at regular time intervals in rats throughretro orbital puncture. All the blood samples were analyzed for blood glucose by GOD/POD method in pharmacodynamic studies and the serum sitagliptin concentrations were estimated by UV Spectrophotometry. Serum insulin was estimated by chemiluminescence assay. Results: Sitagliptin showed hypoglycemic action in both normal and diabetic rats and the peak action was observed at 6 h. Hyperglycemia was observed with minoxidil at 1st hour, hypoglycemia was observed with himplasia at 4th hour and the combination of minoxidiland himplasia showed biphasic response in blood glucose levels. The same responses were observed even in combination with sitagliptin. The serum sitagliptin concentrations were not altered by the co-administration of drugs. Serum insulin levels were inhibited by administration of minoxidil and potentiated by himplasia and initial reduction followed by surge observed with combination of minoxidil and himplasia. The similar responses were observed when co-administered with sitagliptin. Conclusion: Thus it could be concluded that the combination of minoxidil and himplasia should be taken with care for clinical benefits in diabetic patients. However, further studies should be carried out in non rodent species and in clinical settings are warranted. Dhanapuram Akhila Banu Gopi Mareedu Vivek B Velmurugan C 2022-10-01 2022-10-01 14 Comparative Phyto and Physico-chemical Standardization of Fresh and Different market samples with the Anti-inflammatory Studies of Fruit Parts of <i>Malva sylvestris </i>L. https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd/article/view/218886 Different extracts and the powder of fruits of <em>Malva sylvestris</em> L. (Malvaceae) are traditionally used in the treatment of sore throat, inflammatory chronic bronchitis, jaundice and urinary discharge diseases, and were tested for anti-inflammatory activity in albino rats. The aqueous and ethanol extracts showed significant antiactivity against carrageenan-induced paw oedema. The study includes a comparative Phyto and physicochemical study of fresh and different market samples of the drug, which was carried out under various parameters like successive extractability values, total ash, acid insoluble ash, water soluble ash, alcohol soluble matters, watersoluble matters, pH values of 1% and !0% aqueous solutions, moisture contents, total phenolics, tannins, resins and screening of phytochemical constituents in different extracts. Quantitative elemental analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer and the study of characteristics of oil so obtained from petroleum ether extract e.g. saponification value, acid value, peroxide value, ester value, specific gravity, unsaponifiable matter etc. and thin layer chromatography in different extracts were also reported. Beside, the composition of fatty acids was found to be as Lauric (1.87%), Myristic (6.04%), Palmitic (37.53%), stearic (9.93%), Oleic (26.17%), Linoleic (14.36%) and (C20-C22) (4.03%). Akhlaq Mustafa Mohammed Ali 2022-10-01 2022-10-01 14 A Novel Bacterial Culture Media: Fruit Waste Agar https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd/article/view/218887 The development of microbiology began in the 19th century with the invention of the culture medium. Bacterial culture was the first method to study human microbiota in 1860. Louis pasteur was the first to propagate bacteria on culture media. The culture media provides the essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and some growth factors for the proper development of bacteria. Nowadays, these growth medias are prepared by different expensive chemical ingredients in laboratories for research experiments, which ultimately makes our experiments expensive. Instead of using high-cost culture media, fruit waste material could prove to be a good alternate source for the production of low-cost media. The waste generated in household practices and kitchen includes vegetables and fruit waste. It is waste that almost every house generates every day. It can serve as a good source of nutrients and vitamins for in microorganisms. Hence these materials can be used to formulate solid media for the growth of bacteria. In the current study waste material like mango peels, banana peels, lemon peels and ground nut shell have been included to formulate the media. This material was collected from kitchen waste and vegetable market. Comparing the growth of organism (<em>lactobacillus bulgaricus</em>) standard commercial media and fruit waste with agar, it was found that the media prepared from fruit waste serves as a good and inexpensive source of nutrients for many bacteria. Thus, it can good be feather and used commercially for isolation and cultivation of various microorganisms. Dhiraj S. Girase Rahulsing G. Girase Prasad P. Girase Neha R. Jaiswal 2022-10-01 2022-10-01 14 Gullian Barr Syndrome – A Rare Disease Case Report https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd/article/view/218888 Guillain-Baree syndrome also called guillain–Barré–Strohl syndrome, Landry's paralysis, post - infectious polyneuritis whichis a rare, at one or two cases per 100, 000 people every year, where auto-immune disorder in which a persons own immune system damaged the nerves, causing muscule weakness and sometimes paralysis. GBS can cause symptoms that last for a few weeks to several years. Most people recover fully, but some have permanent nerve damage. some people have died of GBS. Several things are known to tigger GBS. About twothirds of people with GBS had diarrhea or a respiratory illness several weeks before developing symptoms. Infection with campylobacter jejuni, which causes diarrhea, is one of the most common risk factors for GBS. People can develop GBS after some other infections, such as flu, cytomegalovirus, Epstein barr virus, and zika virus. Very rarely, people have developed GBS in the days or weeks after receiving certain vaccines. It can be caused by campylobacter infection that is diagnosed when a laboratory tests detect campylobacter bacteria in stool, body tissue, or fluids. The test could be a culture that isolates the bacteria or a rapid diagnostic test that detects genetic material of the bacteria. The major aim of this case report is to present a classic case of this condition, to highlight an awareness of differing treatment options, and to advocate referral to a given its physician potential severity. Treatment for GBS including antibiotics, drink extra fluids as long as diarrhea lasts, plasma exchange, immunoglobulin therapy2 . Shaik Asha Begum T. Vinay Kumar Shaik Abdul Rahaman S. Joshna Rani Sreya Kosanam Y. Veena 2022-10-01 2022-10-01 14 Incidence of Moxifloxacin serious adverse drug reactions in Pneumococcal infections virus infected patients detected by a Pharmacovigilance program by laboratory signals in a Tertiary hospital in Chhattisgarh (India) https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd/article/view/218889 The direct reporting of adverse drug reactions by patients is becoming an increasingly important topic for discussion in the hospital of Pharmacovigilance. Voluntary adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting is fundamental to medical drug safety surveillance; however, substantial under-reporting exists and is the main limitation of the system. At this time, hospital accepts consumer reports. The World Health Organization estimates that in 2005 and as well as 2019-2021 pneumococcal infections were responsible for the death of 1.6 million human worldwide. Pneumonia, the lungs become filled with fluid and inflamed, leading to breathing difficulties. For some people, breathing problems can become severe enough to require treatment at the hospital with oxygen or even a ventilator. The pneumonia that COVID-19 causes tends to take hold in both lungs. Moxifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, is used for the treatment of respiratory tract, pelvic inflammatory disease, skin, and intra-abdominal infections. Its safety profile is considered favorable in most reviews but has been challenged with respect to rare but potentially fatal toxicities. The most common adverse drug reaction (ADR) constipation is nausea, vomiting, fatigue, alopecia, drowsiness, myelosuppression, skin reactions, anorexia, mucositis, diarrhoea and Medicines that have been particularly implicated in adverse drug reaction-related hospital admissions include anti-platelets, anticoagulants, cytotoxics, immunosuppressant’s, diuretics, anti-diabetics and antibiotics. Vandna Dewangan Ram Kumar Sahu Trilochan Satapathy 2022-10-01 2022-10-01 14 Review on Spinal Muscular Atrophy https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd/article/view/218890 Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is the second leading genetic, autosomal recessive disorder with progressive weakness of skeletal and respiratory muscles, leading to progressive paralysis with muscular atrophy, significant disability. SMA predominantly affects on children and represents the most common cause of hereditary infant mortality. Spinal muscular atrophy caused by mutations in the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene and a consequentdecrease in the SMN protein leading to lower motor neuron degeneration. The clinical features of Spinal muscular atrophy are caused by specific degeneration of a-motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, atrophy and, in the majority of cases, premature death. Encouraging results from phase II and III clinical trials have raised hope that other therapeutic options will enter soon in clinical practice. The common genetic etiology and recent progress in pre-clinical models suggest that SMA is well-suited for the development of therapeutic regimens. This review covers the available data and the new challenges of SMA therapeutic strategies. Omkar A. Devade Rohan D. Londhe Nikhil M. Meshram 2022-10-01 2022-10-01 14 An Updated Review on Doxycycline https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd/article/view/218891 The structural isomer of the tetracycline family is doxycycline. It's a semi-synthetic medication with antibacterial properties against a wide range of germs and excellent intracellular penetration. Bacterial resistance can take many different forms, although the ribosomal or plasmid pathways are the most common. Propionibacterium acnes has gained antibiotic resistance in most cases due to an ARNr mutation. Doxycycline has antiinflammatory effects that manifest themselves through a variety of methods. Doxycycline is quickly absorbed and practically fully absorbed in the GI tract. Food does not affect absorption. With 90% of the molecule attached, it has a strong but fragile affinity for proteins. The majority of tissues and the extravascular compartment are swiftly absorbed. The most common method of excretion is through the bile canal. The bile channel is used for elimination. Tubular reabsorption in the kidney slows down. If you have acne, the daily dosage should be between 50 and 100 micrograms. Despite the scarcity of high-quality assays, there is widespread professional support for their use. It is also effective for rosacea at the same dosage. Doxycycline is being used as a backup antibiotic for chlamydial and mycoplasma urethritis. Additional diseases that can be treated as primary or secondary alternatives include treponematoses, brucellosis, pastoralizes, borreliosis, rickettsiosis, and cholera. Some non-infectious illnesses have been treated with doxycycline. The most common side effects are those that affect the digestive system. Esophageal poisoning has been treated with tablets and plenty of water. Rahul Jodh Mukund Tawar Kiran Gomkale Sakshi Jari Jafer Toply Nawed Faisal 2022-10-01 2022-10-01 14 A Project work on Recent approches in the Treatment of Diabetic Nepheropathy https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd/article/view/218892 Renal failure is a common long-torm complication of diabetes mellitus. Stages of diabetic nephropathy have been described that characterize its clinical course. Diabetic nephropathy develops secondary to long- changes that damage the glomeruli’s. Therapy that focuses on the control of glomerular pressures and systemic hypertension can slow the progression of proteinuria and deterioration of renal function. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and calcium channel blockers have been demonstrated to be effective in the management of diabetic nephropathy. A systematic approach to the patient with diabetes with help identify those individuals early in the course of disease when proper therapy may be most helpful. Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of chronic renal disease and a major cause of cardiovascular mortality. Diabetic nephropathy has been categorized into stages: micro albuminuria and macro albuminuria. The cut-off values of micro- and macro albuminuria are arbitrary and their values have been questioned. Subjects in the upper-normal range of albuminuria seem to be at high risk of progression to micro- or macro albuminuria and they also had a higher blood pressure than normoalbuminuric subjects in the lower norm albuminuria range. Diabetic nephropathy screening is made by measuring albumin in spot urine. If abnormal, it should be confirmed in two out three samples collected in a three to six-months interval. Additionally, it is recommended that glomerular filtration rate be routinely estimated for appropriate screening of nephropathy, because some patients present a decreased glomerular filtration rate when urine albumin values are in the normal range. The two main risk factors for diabetic nephropathy are hyperglycemia and arterial hypertension, but the genetic susceptibility in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes is of great importance. Other risk factors are smoking, dyslipidemia, proteinuria, glomerular hyper filtration and dietary factors. Nephropathy is pathologically characterized in individuals with type 1 diabetes by thickening of glomerular and tubular basal membranes, with progressive meningeal expansion (diffuse or nodular) leading to progressive reduction of glomerular filtration surface. Concurrent interstitial morphological alterations and hyalinization of afferent and efferent glomerular arterioles also occur. Podocytes abnormalities also appear to be involved in the glomerulosclerosis process. In patients with type 2 diabetes, renal lesions are heterogeneous and more complex than in individuals with type 1 diabetes. Treatment of diabetic nephropathy is based on a multiple risk factor approach, and the goal is retarding the development or progression of the disease and to decrease the subject's increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Achieving the best metabolic control, treating hypertension (&lt;130/80 mmHg) and dyslipidemia (LDL cholesterol &lt;100 mg/dl), using drugs that block the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, are effective strategies for preventing the development of micro albuminuria, delaying the progression to more advanced stages of nephropathy and reducing cardiovascular mortality in patients with diabetes. Purushottam Ravindra Patil Nikhil Kailas Patil Vinit Khairnar 2022-10-01 2022-10-01 14 Review on bagworms (Lepidotera: Pyschidae) study in India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd/article/view/218895 Bagworms (Lepidotera: pyschidae) can be termed as switching pest, is a polyphagus defoliator of economically and ecologically beneficial plants traced in varied host ranging from ornamental plants to huge forest trees. Life history of some species studied intensively had revealed the potentiality of this phytophagus family. Case of bagworm been a salient characteristic of psychidae was known to utilize by tribes of Bastar for annual rainfall determination. Bagworm infestations were examined by many workers in selected region of Chhattisgarh and Kerala. Newly emerging pest of Indian forest has the potential to cause huge ecological and economical damage as proved earlier in region of Uttrakhand (Tons valley), Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Control measure specific to Indian species of bagworm is needed to deal the prevailing situation. The Indian peninsula and Himalayan region had remained untouched for exploration related to bagworms biodiversity. The available literature points clearly towards the need to initiate and explore more on behavior, biology, prevalence and integrated strategic methods to control bagworms infestation. Satendra Kumar Induria Arvind Agrawal Atanu Kumar Pati 2022-10-01 2022-10-01 14 A Review on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Induced Kidney Diseases https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd/article/view/218897 Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are used as over-the-counter drugs for Analgesic and Antiinflammatory conditions. They inhibit prostaglandins synthesis by acting on Cyclooxygenase enzymes in the Arachidonic cascade which causes various abnormal effects like peptic ulcers, Gastrointestinal bleeding, sodium and water retention, hypertension, hemodynamic kidney injury, nephrotoxicity, stroke, and myocardial infarction when used for a longer duration, especially in older patients/comorbidities patients/ pre-existing renal disease patients. This is because in older patients decrease in glomerular filtration rate and comorbidity conditions increase the risk of NSAIDs and cause Acute Kidney injury, Tubulointerstitial nephritis, and chronic kidney injury. NSAIDs do not cause much risk in patients who are young, without pre-existing kidney disease and without comorbidities. Physicians should educate patients with caution on the usage of NSAIDs for longer periods and should prescribe drugs in a dose-dependent manner. P. Pavani E. Naveena P. Subhashini S. Srikanth K. Thirumala Naik M. Kishore Babu 2022-10-01 2022-10-01 14 Therapeutic importance of <i>Asava</i> and <i>Arista</i> (Fermentative Formulation) in Ayurveda: A review https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Rjppd/article/view/218899 The concepts of drug dosing and route of administration of drugs play a vital role in the biological efficacy of drugs. The selection of proper dosage forms and frequency of drug administration are essential for acquiring desired biological effects of drugs. In Ayurveda, the term Kalpana resembles various dosage forms, i.e., liquid, semisolid, and solid. <em>Kalka, Vati, Bhasma, Asava/ Arishta, Kwatha, Churna,</em> etc., are various dosage forms utilized in Ayurveda therapies mainly for internal administration of drugs. <em>Asava and Arista</em>, two important Ayurvedic formulations, have been used for more than 3000 years for the treatment of various diseases. They are effective, palatable, stable, and most importantly, they have no side effects. <em>Arishtas and asavas</em> are selfgenerated herbal fermentations of traditional Ayurvedic system. They are alcoholic medicaments prepared by allowing the herbal juices or their decoctions to undergo fermentation with added sugars. <em>Arishtas</em> are made with decoctions of herbs in boiling water. <em>Asavas</em> are prepared by fermentation of fresh herbal juices. The formulation prepared by fermentation of decoction is called <em>arishtas</em>, while that prepared without fermentative preparation without decoction is called <em>Asava</em>. <em>Acharya Sarangadhara</em> described the preparation and properties of different <em>Asava and Arista.</em> <em>Baisajyaratnavali</em>, also known as Ayurveda's therapeutic index, mentioned more than 40 <em>Asava and Arista</em> preparations for treating various diseases. This paper aims to document the available information about the different <em>Asava and Arista</em> with their therapeutic applications. Purnendu Panda Indu. S Banamali Das G.C. Bhuyan M.M. Rao 2022-10-01 2022-10-01 14