• PharmaTutor
    26 October 2012

    Applications are invited for the post of Registrar and Placement Officer in National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research(NIPER)

    National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) is the first national level institute in pharmaceutical sciences with a proclaimed objective of becoming a centre of excellence for advanced studies and research in pharmaceutical sciences. The Government of India has declared NIPER as an ‘Institute of National Importance’.

  • 26 October 2012
    FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF AMOXICILLIN TRIHYDRATE MODIFIED RELEASE DOSAGE FORMS

    About Author:
    *1 Patel Dimpalben Girishkumar, 2 Mr.K.H.Shah, 3 Rohit K Patel,     3Yatish Shukla, 3 Modi B, 3 Nilesh Patel
    1 Dharmaj Degree Pharmacy College,
    Dist- Anand, Dharmaj -388430, Gujarat
    2 Professor, IPCPRC, Dharmaj, Gujarat
    3 KAPTAB Pharmaceuticals
    *dimplepatel70@gmail.com

    Abstract
    The aim of the current investigation is to design oral once daily modified  release dosage forms of amoxicillin trihydrate for treatment of pharyngitis/tonsilitis,  which release the drug for 24 hours and match with theoretical drug release profile.  The tablets and capsules were prepared by the different method using different  polymers in different concentrations. The interference of the polymers was ruled out  by FT-IR spectroscopy studies. The powder-blends of tablets and drug were evaluated  for their physical properties like angle of repose, bulk density, compressibility  index, and Hausner ratio and found to be satisfactory. The manufactured tablets  were evaluated for in process and finished product quality control tests including  appearance, thickness, weight variation, hardness, friability, drug content, and in  vitro drug release. All formulations showed appearance, thickness, weight variation,  hardness, friability and drug content in specified limit. All formulations showed  acceptable pharmacotechnical properties and complied with in-house specifications  for tested parameters. The results of dissolution studies indicated that formulation  containing 50% ethyl cellulose and 50% methocel was the most successful  formulation which was evidenced by similarity (f2) and dissimilarity (f1) factors. The  formulated amoxicillin trihydrate tablets followed zero order release kinetics and  Higuchi diffusion was the dominant mechanism of drug release, resulting in regulated  and complete release within 24 hours. Formulations were subjected to short term  stability studies as per ICH guidelines and were found stable. Capsule formulations  16  were evaluated for weight uniformity, drug content and in vitro drug release. The  results of dissolution studies indicated that drug release from capsule not extend up to  24hrs. All formulations of capsule failed in in-vitro drug release test. In comparison of  tablet and capsule formulations, tablet found to be successful dosage form.

  • 24 October 2012
    Career for Project Assistant (one post) in INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED RESEARCH (IIAR)

    Applications are invited for positions of Project assistant For a DBT sponsored project on Leishmanial proteins.

    Position : Project Assistant (one post)

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  • 24 October 2012
    HERBAL ALTERNATIVES TO ASTHMA

    Aabout Author:
    Dhirendra C. Patel*
    Master of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology,
    S.K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University,
    Kherva, Mehsana, Gujarat, India.
    dhiren.pharmacy@gmail.com

    Abstract:
    Herbal medicines are very popular in treatment of the asthma in the modern era because of lots of benefits of it like less cost, less side effects, easily available etc. Herbal alternatives to asthma are better way for treatment of asthma. Various herbal medicines recognize that immune system functioning can play a vital role in helping to control the symptoms of asthma and strengthen the body's defenses against environmental allergens. Herbal medicines like ephedra, ginger, chamomile, elderberry, licorice, mullein, stinging nettle etc are very beneficial in asthma. Scientists have found evidence to support herbal's wide range of medicinal actions. These actions include the lowering of cholesterol levels, relief for allergies and asthma etc. Herbs have been used by people for longer than we have been keeping written record. Originally they were found in the wild by the gatherers and used for lots of different things. I light here, the use of herbals in asthma. It aims to tap into the body’s own healing mechanism by transforming the “triggers” of such attacks as part of the remedy. Opinions of different authors are saying that herbal medication is better way for asthma treatment.

  • 20 October 2012
    M.S.University invites Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor in Faculty of Pharmacy - 5 posts

  • 18 October 2012
    National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR) invites Junior Research Fellow, Senior Laboratory Assistant

    National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR) was established in 1977 as 'Malaria Research Centre', which was renamed as 'National Institute of Malaria Research' in November 2005. NIMR is one of the institutes of the Indian Council of Medical Research (an autonomous body under Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India).

  • 17 October 2012
    Walk in for Production, QA, QC in Nirlife Healthcare | not for fresher

    We are Rs. 6000 Crore diversified multi-product group engaged in manufacturing and marketing of Detergents, Soaps, vacuum Salt, Heavy Chemicals. Caustic Soda, Soda ash, Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals Formulation, Medical Disposable Devices Packaging & Printing Materials, and Fertilizers etc.

    For our Pharmaceutical Division we invite individuals for following positions.

  • 17 October 2012
    Multiple vacancies in Sales & Marketing in Shine Pharmaceuticals

    Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd is a WHO-GMP and ISO Certified Pharmaceutical Formulations company having significant presence throughout India and International markets. Shine is engaged in the field of manufacturing and marketing of oral and injectable formulations in Neuropsychiatry, Cardiology. Anti-diabetics and Gastro segments. For expanding our business into new territories and strengthen our team, we require professionals for following positions.

  • 16 October 2012
    Application are invited for the post of JRF in INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED RESEARCH(IIAR) | Walk in

    Applications are invited for the JRF position supported by DBT sponsored project on Medical Mycology in Immunology group with Dr. Reena Rajput.

    Walk-in Interview on 22nd October, 2012 at 11:00 am

  • 16 October 2012
    A RECENT APPROACH TOWARDS TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY BY VARIOUS TECHNIQUES

    About Authors:
    K.S.Khatri
    S.K.Patel education and research, Kherva,
    Mehasana-384001
    kkhatri_pharm@yahoo.com

    Abstract:
    Interest in transdermal drug delivery systems has increased on several fronts over the past several years because of the inherent advantages over the oral delivery such as the avoidance of gastrointestinal absorption, enzymatic and pH associated deactivation. Stratum corneum forms highly lipophilic membrane and provides the greatest resistance to penetration of drugs. A number of chemical and physical permeation enhancement techniques have been investigated. Chemical enhancers represent the most widely studied approach to transdermal drug permeation enhancement but are associated with toxicity, therefore limiting their clinical application. In recent years the emergence of number of physical techniques has expanded the range of drugs that can be delivered transdermally. Promising new technologies involved in enhancing transdermal permeation are Abrasion, Electroporation, Sonophoresis/Phonophoresis, Pressure waves, Iontophoresis, Laser Radiation,Magnetophoresis, Microneedles, Needleless injection and many more. In the present reviewed tried to discuss alternate techniques of enhancing the transdermal transport.

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