Himachal Pradesh

About Authors:
Arpit Sharma
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University
Solan, H.P. India
asarpitsharma1@gmail.com

Abstract
The gastro retentive drug delivery system is a novel approach for the drugs having narrow absorption window in the gastrointestinal tract and has poor absorption. Gastro retentive drug delivery system mainly prolongs the gastric emptying time, thereby targeting site-specific drug release. Several techniques such as floating drug delivery system, low density system, raft system, mucoadhesive system, high density system, super porous hydro gel and magnetic system, have been employed. The physiological problems like short gastric residence time and unpredictable gastric emptying time were overcome with the use of floating dosage forms which provide opportunity for both local and systemic effect. Floating drug delivery system enable prolonged and continuous input of the drug to the upper part of the gastro retentional tract and improve the bioavailability of medication that is characterized by a narrow absorption window. The present review addresses briefly about the floating drug delivery system.

Parenteral Drugs (India) Limited is one of the leading and fastest growing healthcare company, that has constantly followed a path created by its own will, hard work and determination. PDPL is involved in research, production and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products viz. intravenous infusion, tablets, capsules, liquids syrups, injections etc. Established in the year 1983, PDPL has dedicated itself to the manufacturing of the best quality vital life saving drugs at the lowest possible cost.

Govt. of Himachal Pradesh took up initiative in early seventies to set up a CSIR lab to make prudential use of the natural resources of the region.

About Authors:
Satinder Kumar
Manav Bharti University,
Solan (H.P)
skcrock87@yahoo.in

Abstract:-
Validation is the most recognized and important parameter of GMPs. This article provide introduction about the process validation of pharmaceutical manufacturing process and its importance according to The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This work is to present an introduction and general overview on process validation of pharmaceutical manufacturing process. Quality cannot be ensured by sampling, testing, release of materials and products. Quality assurance techniques must be used to build the quality into the product at every step and not just tested for at the end. Process validation of a process will ensure production of drug of reproducible quality. In pharmaceutical industry, Process Validation performs this task to build the quality into the product because according to ISO 9000:2000, it had proven to be an important tool for quality management of pharmaceuticals.

College of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jogindernagar has been functioning under the Society for Ayurvedic Pharmacy Education and Training, H.P. The Society has been registered under H.P. Societies Registration Act 2006. Following posts in the College of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jogindernagar, under the Society for Ayurvedic Pharmacy Education & Training are to be filled up through walk-in interview :-

Ion Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. was incepted/ incorporated in 1999. With its marketing office at Ludhiana, Ion Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. started its nationwide ethical operations, and within few years of launch, company expanded its specialty range with more than 50 latest products and widened its horizons to mark its presence in the Indian Pharmaceutical field.

Wockhardt today, is distinguished by a strong and growing presence in the world's leading markets, with more than 65% of its revenue oming from Europe and the United States. Wockhardt's market presence covers formulations, biopharmaceuticals, nutrition products, vaccines and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Stevia rebaudianais a well known medicinal herb contains antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-yeast, cardiotonic diuretic and hypoglycaemic properties. This herb has been used in Ayurveda in India since centuries. Stevia is a perennial herb belonging to the family Asteraceae, is one of the most valuable tropical medicinal plant. Leaves of this plant produce zero calorie, high potency sweetener and substitute to sucrose, being about 300 times sweeter than sucrose. The compounds, named stevioside and rebaudiocide give stevia its taste. In India number of diabetic people in the age group of 25-45 is about 15% and is also increasing at an alarming pace. In addition, India is the largest consumer of sugar in the world. So stevia is attaining attention in Indian market as a healthy alternative sweetener to sugar. Stevia has no calcium cyclamate, no saccharim, no aspartame and no calories. It is safe for diabetics, as it does not affect blood sugar levels and have no neurological or renal side effects.