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4 May 2011

THE ROLE OF CORTICOSTEROIDS IN COPD

Abour Author: Kesinath Kotha*1, Varun Raj Vemula2, Rupesh Kotte3
1. Department of Pharmacy Practice, St Peters institute of pharmaceutical sciences, Warangal, A.P
2. Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Vikas College of Pharmacy, Warangal, A.P.
3. SRR college of pharmaceutical sciences, Karimnagar, A.P.

ABSTRACT
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is chronic obstruction of the flow of air through the airways and out of the lungs, and the obstruction generally is permanent and may be progressive over time. According to WHO in India, a study collecting data without spirometry assessment suggested that 12 million people were affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Recent studies show a prevalence of respiratory symptoms in 6%–7% of non-smokers and up to 14% of smokers. In a recent study in southern India, the prevalence rate of COPD in adults was around 7%. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the economic burden of COPD in the U.S. in 2007 was $42.6 billion in health care costs and lost productivity.
In view of its importance, the use of corticosteroids in treatment & management of COPD in acute & chronic conditions has been discussed along with emphasis on recent research trends. Use of corticosteroids & different combination products in the treatment of COPD along with their uses and side effects are presented.

3 May 2011
NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT COIL

About Author: Naresh Sharma,
M.pharma (Pharmacognosy)
Department of Pharmacognosy, Lachoo Memorial College of Science and Technology,
Jodhpur, India.

ABSTRACT
Due to Lack of knowledge regarding the toxic effects of synthetic compound in mosquito repellents,synthetic mosquito repellents are widely used. The prolong use of synthetic mosquito repellents shows many side effects like neurotoxic hazards, immunotoxic hazards, skin allergy, seizures, eye irritation, insomnia, impaired congnitive function, cough, sneezing, headache, asthma, bronchial irritation, itching,ear, nose and throat pain, dermatitis, reproductive dysfunction, development impairment and cancer, death. Synthetic mosquito repellents contains very toxic compounds such as DEET, picaridin, permethrin, P?Menthane?3, 8?diol (PMD) etc. These draw backs created a pathway for herbal mosquito repellents coil. Large numbers of herbal drugs are used in these mosquito repellents like Neem, Vekhand, Tulsi, Ajowan, Raal, etc along with other natural ingredients. The efforts are made to study the traditional beliefs from scientific approach. The main aim of this product development is to provide employment to the rural youth and to promote the use of herbal mosquito repellent coil as complete safe alternate of chemical repellents.

3 May 2011
Job as Project Assistant Level II in The Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology

The Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology is one of the National Institute under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research which is an autonomous body. It is located on a 250 acres of land with the backdrop of snow-covered peaks of Dhauladhar Range in salubrious climate.

3 May 2011
Director, Health Services recruites Pharmacist / Logistic Assistant for strengthening of its drug procurement cell - 50 vacancies

Director, Health Services (GoMP) has undertaken the strengthening of its drug procurement cell through the recruitment of various professionals at the state and district level on contractual basis. Overall, 50 positions are vacant. The details of state-level positions are as follows:

Post: Pharmacist / Logistic Assistant - 50 vacancies

3 May 2011
Lecturer & Lab Technician require in NIPER Rae Bareli - 3 Posts

NIPER, Rae Bareli at ITI campus, Rae Bareli under the mentoring Institute of Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow invites applications for engagement of following position on purely temporary basis on contract initially for a period of 1 year which can be extended further. The selected candidates shall have no claim for regularization against any regular post either in NIPER or CDRI.

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3 May 2011
Multiple Vacancies for the post of PMTs and Regional Manager in HLL Lifecare - APPLY ONLINE

HLL Lifecare Limited is a Mini Ratna Company of Govt. of India under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. HLL, a schedule B Public Sector Enterprise is today a multi product, multi unit organization addressing various public health challenges. The company with five manufacturing units and marketing offices throughout the country is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of a wide range of contraceptives and healthcare products.

3 May 2011
Walk in for sales positions in HLL Lifecare - Haryana, Punjab

HLL Lifecare Limited (formerly hindustan latex limited) India’s leading manufacturers and marketers of contraceptive, health Care and pharma products is a Mini Ratna Company under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.  With five manufacturing units and marketing offices throughout the country.

3 May 2011
Pharmacist require in Guru Nanak Hospital & Research Centre - 2 openings

To the great Guru Nanak who was an apostle of peace, truth and universal brotherhood, there could not be a better tribute on his 500 birth-day than the decision to build a "State of the Art" Hospital & Research Centre in the Metropolis of Bombay. The ailing society and suffering mankind, which Guru Nanak loved the most, sorely need such facilities.
The driving force behind this noble venture are the disciples of the great Guru spearheaded by the Shree Singh Sabha, Bombay.

3 May 2011
POTENTIATION OF LOCAL ANESTHETIC ACTIVITY OF CALOTROPIS PROCERA LATEX WITH EPINEPHRINE AND pH IN GUINEA PIG.

Abour Author: RJ Pathyusha B
M.Pharm,
T.K.R.C.O.P, JNTU

Reference ID: PHARMATUTOR-ART-1043

ABSTRACT
The present work describes the local anesthetic activity of milky latex obtained from Calotropis procera and its potentiation with epinephrine and pH. The milky latex at a dilution of 1:10, exhibited significant local anesthetic activity. Both epinephrine (5µg/ml) and pH of 7.2 prolonged the duration of local anesthetic activity. The method used is infiltration anesthesia in Guinea pig. In conclusion, the duration of the effect produced by combination of Calotropis procera latex and epinephrine was longer than that by latex alone.

2 May 2011
Job as a Junior Research Fellowship & Senior Research Fellowship @ The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences is a multidisciplinary Institute for patient care and academic pursuit in the frontier area of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences. The Lunatic Asylum which came into being in the latter part of the 19th Century was renamed as Mental Hospital in 1925 by the erstwhile Government of Mysore.