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  • Government Opportunity for Pharmacists in ITBPF (13 Posts)

    Applications are invited from Indian citizens, for filling up the vacancies for Group 'B' (Non Gazetted) & Group 'C' on temporary basis likely to be permanent in the Indo- Tibetan Border Police Force. The post has all India liability and selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India and even abroad. On appointment, the candidate shall be governed by the ITBPF Act and Rules. The last date of receipt of application is 05/09/2014 for all states except for Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul & Spiti Distt. and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba Distt of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, for which last date is 12/09/2014.

    Post: Assistant Sub Inspector (Pharmacist)

  • Opportunity to work as Assistant Drugs Controller (10 Posts) in Department of Health and Family Welfare

    Post: Assistant Drugs Controller(India)

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    No.of post: 10, UR-04, OBC-01, SC-04, ST-01

  • Advanced Certificate Course in Clinical Research at PG level by Apollo Hospitals

    Apollo Hospitals
    Apollo Hospitals is the largest integrated hospital chain in Asia.  The group has always strived to deliver the highest standard of patient care and are distinctive with their global expertise, technology and skills. The testimony of their commitment to deliver outstanding services is the Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation that has been awarded to seven of its hospitals- a first for any hospital group in Asia. The troika of service, research and academia makes the group unique.
    These comprehensive efforts are to deliver the best to humanity, the mission of Apollo.

  • FORMULATION EVALUATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF MEBENDAZOLE COLON TARGETED SUSTAIN RELEASE PELLETS BY EXTRUSION SPHERONIZATION

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    ABOUT AUTHORS:
    Raval Aniket*, Chauhan Sachin P., Sheth A.K, Shah Nirmal, Aundhia Chintan
    Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University,
    At & Po Pipariya, Ta. - Waghodia, Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat, India
    aniket_raval2006@yahoo.co.in

    ABSTRACT:
    The aim of present investigation is to formulate evaluate and optimization of colon targeted pellets bearing mebendazole, benzimidazole derivative with broad spectrum of anthelminthic activity. It is highly effective against adult and larval stages of ascaris lumbricoids, hook worms and  indicated for the treatment of nematode infestation. Pellets were prepared by extrusion spheronization process using microcrystalline cellulose as spheronizing aid, natural polysaccharide pectin as binders in three different percentages i.e 5%, 10% and 15% and glycerine as plasticizer.  Further study was carried out to select the natural polysaccharide for formulation of colon targeted pellets i.e. Pectine, Xanthan gum and Guar gum. The formulation were prepared with optimized constant process parameters i.e. Percentage LOD 10%, Spheronization time 3 minutes and Speed of spheronization 700-1200 rpm. Prepared A1 – A9 batches were then evaluated by their micromeritic properties like tapped density, carr’s index, hausner, S ratio, angle of repose  and characterized by microscopic study, % yield, hardness, friability, % assay and dissolution study was carried out and compared with marketed formulation by statistical analysis similarity factor (f2). The batch A5 is having 10% pectin, 18% MCC and 20% mebendazole shows (22.20±2.05) % carr’s index, (1.22±0.04) hausner’s ratio, (26.65±1.15) angle of repose, (88.2±2.36) % yield, (3.96±0.46) hardness, (0.23±0.03) % friability  (88.47±3.26) % assay and (99.81±3.80) % drug release after 10 hours. Pellets equivalent to 300mg of mebendazole  were then filled in capsules and capsules coated with 12.5% w/v Eudragit S 100 using optimized 4- 5 ml/min spray rate, 15 rpm pan speed and 40±5°C coating inlet temperature and then optimized for % weight gain in four different trials. W2 batch having 10% weight gain were then evaluated by % cumulative drug release, disintegration test in 0.1 N HCl shows (99.73±3.34) % CDR, intact after 12 hours. The pellets of batch A5 and the enteric coated capsule with 10 % weight gain were packed in aluminum pouch and charged for accelerated stability studies at (40°C±2°C) and (75%±5%) RH for 1 month in a stability chamber shows no change in the dissolution profile at (40°C±2°C) and (75%±5%) RH storage condition.

  • A REVIEW: DETERMINATION OF ITOPRIDE HYDROCHLORIDE IN BIOLOGICAL FLUID AND PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORMS

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    ABOUT AUTHORS:
    Asif I Bhim*, Vineet Jain, Hasumati Raj
    Shree Dhanvantary Pharmacy College,
    Kim, Gujarat, India
    bhimiqbal23@gmail.com

    ABSTRACT:
    Itopride Hydrochloride is a novel, synthesized, gastro prokinetic drug, which stimulates gastrointestinal motor activity through the synergistic effects of dopamine D2-receptor blockade and acetylcholine esterase inhibitors. Chemically, it is N-[[4-[2-(Dimethyl amino) ethoxy] phenyl] methyl]-3, 4-dimethoxy benzamide hydrochloride. Benzamide structure, amide and ether linkages in the drug molecule make it susceptible to degradation. Thus a prokinetic drug like Itopride Hydrochloride by virtue of its efficacy and tolerability could be considered as a drug of first choice and a welcome addition to the drug armamentarium for the symptomatic treatment of NUD (non-ulcer Dyspepsia) and other gastric motility disorders including functional bowel disorders. This review consists of various analytical methods for determination of Itopride Hydrochloride in various marketed pharmaceutical preparation and in biological fluids. Analytical method consists of various spectroscopic methods, chromatographic methods and other methods.

  • Required for Assistant Professor (IPR/Patents), Research Assistant in Gujarat Technological University

    Gujarat Technological University (G.T.U) invites applications for contract based (for 6 months) Assistant Professor (IPR/Patents), Research Assistant(IPR), Research Assistant(Pharmacy). Eligibility/other details & application format may be downloaded from website: gtu.ac.in. Filled application should reach the University Office by 25-08-2014 (Except public holidays). The date of personal interview & shortlisted candidates will be declare on GTU website in recruitment section.

    Post: Assistant Professor (IPR/Patents), Research Assistant

  • Invitation for Pharmacist in ECHS Bhuj (Kutch)

    Military Station Bhuj invites application for contractual employment of medical staff/ pan medical staff/ group D staff for an Ex-servicemen contributory health scheme(ECHS) polyclinic (Type D) at military station bhuj (Kutch) gujarat as per the following details:

    Post: Pharmacist

  • Walk in interview for Project Assistant in NIOH

    The following post is to be filled up under time bound research project entitled Investigation of factors affecting in vitro fertilization” at division of Reproductive and Cytotoxicology, at National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad. The post is purely temporary, ad-hoc & contractual basis and co-terminus with the project:

    Post: Project Assistant (One)

  • Job as HR Recruiter in Nextus Solutions | 22 Vacancies

    One of the fastest growing consulting, training and placement company with PAN India and Global presence. With 5 Branches in india and one at Mauritius

    Post: HR Recruiter

  • Smt. N. M. Padalia Pharmacy College requires Principal, Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor | 23 Opening

    The Smt. N. M. Padalia Pharmacy College offers the four year Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm). The institute admits 60 students for B.Pharmacy course (PCI approved). The bachelors follows well defined curriculum in theoretical and practical aspects of pharmaceutical sciences according to the norms and standards of the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and Pharmacy council of India (PCI).

    Post: Principal, Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

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