Kerala

The Kerala Public Service Commission is a body created by the Constitution of India.

The Kerala Public Service Commission is a body created by the Constitution of India.

The Coconut Research Station at Kasaragod in Kerala was initially established in 1916 by the then Government of Madras and subsequently it was taken over by the Indian Central Coconut Committee in 1948. Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) was established in 1970 as one of the agricultural research institutes in the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) was established by an Act of Parliament (No. 52 of 1987) with a view to provide proper planning and coordinated development of the technical education system throughout the country, the promotion of qualitative improvements of such education in relation to planned quantitative growth and the regulation and proper maintenance of norms and standards in the technical education system and for matters connected therewith.

Unichem Laboratories has grown to become one of India’s most respected pharmaceutical companies. It is committed to delivering better health through superior products. By combining strategic research and in-depth industry knowledge, Unichem aims to transform itself into a global pharmaceutical drug company with an increasing focus on cutting-edge research and developed markets.

The National Research Institute for Panchakarma ( NRIP ) is one of the more than 30 Institutes under Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, which is an autonomous body under Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. The CCRAS is the Apex body in India for formulation, development and promotion of research in Ayurvedic system of medicine.

Triune, We a group of professionals venturing into Marketing and distribution of WHO- cGMP, ISO approved medicines on an ethical platform. We look forward to a fruitful association with young and energetic Pharmacists that is ubiquitous in Healthcare scenario.

Post: Pharmacists- 10 posts

Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is a leading organization in the field of research in tropical forestry, biodiversity and bioresource utilization. To consolidate our position and to prepare for the emerging challenges in these areas, we invite dynamic and talented Scientists who are actively pursuing research in selected disciplines, to join our team. KFRI offers the CSIR scales of pay and other benefits (Scientist B: Rs. 15600-39100 + grade pay Rs. 5,400/- and Scientist-E1 Rs. 15600-39100 + grade pay Rs.

About Authors:
Neethu.R.R
Uthradam
Kannayamkodu
Chenkikunnu
Kilimanoor.P.O, Trivandrum dist, Kerala 695601
neethalekshmi87@gmail.com

Abstract:
Budesonide is a corticosteroid, used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions such as asthma and COPD. The present study was undertaken with the aim to formulate and evaluate dry powder inhalers of Budesonide for pulmonary delivery. Dry powder inhalers of Budesonide were prepared using different concentrations of fine lactose and magnesium stearate by Geometric dilution method. The drug-carrrier compatibility study was carried out by FT-IR studies. A total of eleven batches were formulated and evaluated for physical appearance, average fill weight, flow properties, particle size analysis, content uniformity, moisture content and assay. In-vitro drug deposition studies were carried out by using Modified Twin Stage Impinger (TSI) apparatus. Of all eleven batches, the formulation F4, comprising of fine lactose 30% was found to be the best having comparatively higher fine particle fraction (FPF) of 25.32%. The result indicated that the amount of drug that reaches in the lung was higher for formulation F4. Further invivo safety and deposition studies on suitable animal models and human volunteers will give better insight for clinical applications of the Budesonide DPI.