Vol 5, No 2 (2016)

March-April 2016

Table of Contents

Review Articles

Teneligliptin: a review on cardio-renal safety
Dixit K. Patel, Ramandeep T. Sharma, Himanshu A. Patel, Hanmant V. Barkate
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160738
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229-234

Original Research Articles

A questionnaire based survey to evaluate the usage pattern of carbapenems for sepsis management in intensive care unit
Vikram Kumar Shetty, Vishwaprakash M. K., Somashekara S. C.
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160462
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235-238
Screening of benzofuran compound 3-acetamido-2-p-anisoyl benzofuran for anti-inflammatory activity in acute models of inflammation
Lakshminarayana K., Umesh G. Wari, Suresh S. Kendri
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160463
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239-242
Comparison of awareness, attitude and use of non-prescription drugs among medical and non-medical undergraduates: a questionnaire based study
Deepika Tikoo, Meenakshi Gupta, Geeta Sharma
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160648
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243-250
Comparative study of theophylline and doxofylline in the treatment of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Panduranga Rao Nagawaram, Vashishta Kanchanpally
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160464
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251-256
Comparison of dietary agents’ garlic and bitter melon on in vitro glycation and advanced glycation end products formation
Gini Garima, Neeraj Kumar Agrawal, Shagufta Moin, Pankaj Kumar Gupta
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160481
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257-262
Understanding the degree of awareness among medical professionals regarding the ethics of pharmaceutical marketing activities in context of revised medical council of India code of ethics
Renuka H. Munshi, Kanchan R. Singh, Astha D. Thakkar
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160653
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263-268
Comparison of self-medication practice for dysmenorrhoea in medical, nursing and dental students
Jayanthi B., Anuradha H. V.
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160649
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269-273
Comparison of conventional and sustained-release formulation of metformin in type 2 diabetics
Vishal V. Ghorpade, Rajesh S. Hiray, Bharti R. Daswani, Balasaheb B. Ghongane
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160654
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274-280
Escitalopram reduces severity of depression and improves quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in an open label parallel group study
Lakshmi Rajesh Channareddy, Eshwar Reddy Ravula, Vignan Kumar G. P.
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160650
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281-284
Reassessment of dispensing pharmacy and animal experiments in undergraduate practical pharmacology curriculum: feedback from students
Satish GR, Laxminarayana Kamath, Jayanthi C. R.
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160696
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285-292
Oral clonidine: a simple yet effective and safe premedicant for hemodynamic stability during laparoscopic surgery and a calm post-operative period
Ketaki Marodkar, Anjali Savargaonkar
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160707
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293-299
A study to assess and increase awareness regarding fixed dose combinations among medical undergraduates at Indore and Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India
Shubham Atal, Pradeep Phadnis, Gopal Gudsurkar
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160727
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300-306
Observational study to assess prescription cost and its relation to the socioeconomic status of the patients in psychiatry outpatient department in a tertiary care hospital
Sumit G. Goyal, Dnyaneshwar G. Kurle, Balwant D. Samant
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160725
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307-311
Comparative study of tramadol and piroxicam as analgesic for postoperative pain in patients operated for inguinal hernia and hydrocele
Ajay Kumar Shukla, Raja Mustafa, Arun Kumar Srivastav
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160728
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312-316
Comparison of effects of rocuronium bromide versus vecuronium bromide on hemodynamic parameters during anaesthesia for elective surgical procedures
Anjali P. Savargaonkar, Dipakkumar H. Ruparel, Ranjit S. Patil
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160726
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317-323
Assessment of antioxidant activity of metformin in ethanol induced liver damage in Sprague Dawley rats
Kanchan Dnyanesh Borole, Pradnya Hemant Padalkar, Ravi Swami
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160739
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324-328
Drug utilization study in postoperative patients in obstetrics and gynaecology ward of tertiary care hospital
Rajeshwari ., Nagabushan H.
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160740
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329-334
Drug lag for antineoplastic and immunomodulating agent approvals in India compared with the US and EU approvals
Bhaven C. Kataria, Ashna S. Pandya, Ashwin K. Panchasara, Pavan J. Panchal, Mitul R. Parmar
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160741
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335-340
Myocardial salvaging effects and mechanisms of metformin in experimental diabetes
Manjusha K. Borde, Ipseeta Ray Mohanty, Ujwala Maheshwari, Rajesh Kumar Suman, Y. A. Deshmukh
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160742
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341-349
Evaluation of anti-inflammatory potential of ayurvedic formulation Rheumacure in animal model of rheumatoid arthritis
Vinit D. Patel, Namrata A. Desai, Praboth V. Shah, Snehal S. Patel
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160743
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350-357
Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity of aqueous extract of ricinus communis in Wistar rats
Naveen A., Shankar J., Premendran John, Venkatanarayana N.
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160744
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358-361
A comparative study of thyroid status of patients on phenytoin, carbamazepine and valproate monotherapy
Dinesh K. Dhodi, Sagar B. Bhagat, Ketaki C. Patil
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160745
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362-365
Effect of educational intervention on the knowledge and attitude on prescribing amongst interns of a tertiary care hospital: a questionnaire based study
Revathy Saravanan, Sakthibalan M., Bikash Ranjan Meher, Balabalajee J.
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160746
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366-373
A cross-sectional observational study to assess awareness of pharmacovigilance among interns of a teaching medical institute in western Maharashtra
Ajitkumar M. Zende, Umesh Y. Bhoi, Nitin N. Puram
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160747
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374-377
To study the efficacy and tolerability of fenugreek seed powder as add-on therapy with metformin in patients of type-2 diabetes mellitus
Manmeet Kaur, Narinder Singh, Geeta Sharma, Davinder Singh
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160748
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378-383
Study of antioxidant potential of malotilate in ethanol induced hepatic dysfunction in Sprague Dawley rats
Kanchan Dnyanesh Borole, Ravi Swami, Pradnya Hemant Padalkar
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160749
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384-388
An analysis of prescription pattern and adverse drug reaction profile in children treated with antiepileptic drugs in a tertiary care teaching hospital
Meenakshi B., Ezhil Ramya J., Ananthy Shri T. R. R.
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160750
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389-393
Effects of selective imidazolin-1 receptor agonists’ vs Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers on insulin resistance in patients of hypertension with metabolic syndrome: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Sharanabasayyaswamy B. Hiremath, Priya Gandigawad
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160751
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394-401
Prescribing pattern of antimicrobials in various clinical departments of a tertiary care hospital
Rohith V., Manjunatha C. H., Anusha N., Jayasheela J., Isabella Topno
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160752
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402-405
A study on drug prescribing pattern in upper respiratory tract infections among children aged 1-12 years
Sushil Sharma, Garvita Agrawal
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160753
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406-410
Student’s perception towards learning medical sciences: problem based learning versus lecture based learning methods
Padmanabha TS., Manu G., Madhav K. Savkar, Chandrakantha T., Neha K.
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160754
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411-415
Attitude of medical students towards the use of audio visual aids during didactic lectures in pharmacology in a medical college of central India
Mehul Agrawal, Rajanish Kumar Sankdia
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160755
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416-422
Study to assess the role of bromocriptine in treatment of diabetes mellitus
Anuj Kumar Pathak, Subodh Kumar, Manish Kumar, Harihar Dikshit
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160756
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423-428
A cross sectional study on the prescribing pattern, self medication and adverse reactions associated with topical corticosteroids
Venepalli N. Teja, Podila K. Sree, Venkata R. Yadala, Arun Kumar M.
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160757
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429-433
To compare the efficacy of alternate day versus everyday dosing of atorvastatin in hyperlipidemic rabbits
Sarita Mulkalwar, Pravin Golande
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160758
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434-441
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of interns towards antibiotic resistance and its prescription in a teaching hospital: a cross sectional study
Chandan N. G., Nagabushan H.
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160759
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442-446
Efficacy and safety of transdermal diclofenac patch versus intramuscular diclofenac injections in postoperative patients of inguinal hernia
Pranjit Narzaree, Mahavir S. Griwan, Janardhan Singh
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160760
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447-452
Evaluation of learning and memory enhancing activities of protein extract of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) in Wistar albino rats
Shwetha Shivamurthy, Ravi Shankar Manchukonda, Dinesha Ramadas
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160761
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453-457
Comparative study of amlodipine versus ramipril and their effects on markers of renal disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Raj Kumar, KMDS Panag, Kavita Paul, Kamlesh Kohli, H. L. Kazal
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160762
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458-465
A study to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on insulin resistance and glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Parminder K. Dhillon, Jaswant Rai, B. S. Bal, Navyug R. Singh
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160763
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466-472
Pharmacoeconomical evaluation of hypertension with diabetes mellitus in a teaching hospital in urban Bangalore
Rajat Rana, Alekhya Modupalli, Aneena Suresh, Mamidi Santosh, Anusha B., Sourav Trivedi
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160764
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473-477
Evaluation of drug promotional literature directed to consumers and physicians
Suleiman I. Sharif, Mohammed M. Hassanein, Mai M. Hassanein
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160765
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478-483
Antinociceptive effects of purified Curcuma longa in mice
Ashish Sharma, Gajendra Prasad Rauniar
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160766
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484-490
Prescription pattern in indoor patients of cardiovascular diseases: a descriptive study in a tertiary care hospital attached to a government medical college
Pravin S. Rathod, Praveenkumar T. Patil, Rekha P. Lohar, A. W. Patil
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160767
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491-495
Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity of the ethanolic extract of leaves of Mimosa pudica linn in carbon tetrachloride induced hepatic injury in albino rats
Ayan Purkayastha, Pinaki Chakravarty, Babul Dewan
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160768
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496-501
A retrospective pilot study analyzing the effects of various factors and benefits of various drugs used in treating late admitted cases of acute ischemic stroke
Sharanabasayyaswamy B. Hiremath, Sudhindra P. A.
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160769
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502-507
Pharmacoeconomic analysis of brimonidine/timolol and travoprost 0.004% in the treatment of primary open angle glaucoma in Indian settings
Rekha Mehani, Vijay Kumar Yadav, Rajnish Kumar Sankadia, Sarang Ghodki, Tanu Garg
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160770
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508-512
Drug utilization pattern in acute coronary syndrome at tertiary care hospital: a prospective cross-sectional observational study
Praveen Choudhary, Jitendra M. Agrawal, Supriya D. Malhotra, Varsha J. Patel
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160771
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513-516
Efficacy and safety of various drugs used for the treatment of nonneurogenic lower urinary tract symptoms in tertiary care hospital
Shikha Dwivedi, Dilip Chander Dhasmana, Manoj Biswas, Vimal Kumar Dixit, Neeraj Kumar Agrawal
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160772
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517-522
Concern between medication non-adherence and diabetes associated depression
Krishnan Vengadaragava Chary, Porchelvan Swaminathan
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160773
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523-527

Case Reports

To evaluate the role of pentoxifylline in optic atrophy induced by tuberculosis
Perwez Khan, Martina S. Shambharkar, Lubna Khan, Priyanka Gupta
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160774
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528-530
Carbamazepine induced toxic epidermal necrolysis in a patient of seizure disorder
Aruna Gurung, Jugalkishore B. Jaju, Rajvardhan Solunke, Ganesh R. Pawar, Shrikant C. Dharmadhikari, Vishal M. Ubale
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160775
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531-533
Ofloxacin/ornidazole induced fixed drug eruptions: a case report
Ravi Shankar Manchukonda, Manjushree Ramakrishna
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160776
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534-538

New Drug Update

Empagliflozin: the latest SGLT2 inhibitor on the block
Sangeeta Bhanwra, Kaza Ahluwalia
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160777
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539-542
Mepolizumab: a new drug in asthma armamentorium
Satyadeo Choubey, Kunal Ahuja
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160778
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543-545