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The medicinal plant Elaeocarpus serratus Linn., (Elaeocarpaceae) has been utilized in traditional medicine for various ailments. However, upon reviewing the literature, it was found that no anatomical work had been conducted on this plant. Therefore, our present study aimed to determine the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of fresh leaf and stem of Elaeocarpus serratus. The macroscopic study is a technique of qualitative evaluation based on the study of morphological and sensory profiles. Externally, the leaves simple, alternate, spiral, clustered at twig ends, petiole 1.2- 4cm long and glabrous, lamina is elliptic with an acuminate or obtuse apex, base acute, serrate margin and glabrous and it appears red when senescent, midrib slightly raised above the surface. Inflorescences are in racemes, with white flower petals. The microscopic study is a qualitative evaluation technique used to confirm the structural details of drugs. Internally, the leaf exhibits both abaxial and adaxial epidermis, granular trichomes are unicellular, unbranched, wide and straight with pointed tip, cortex with tannin contents and calcium oxalate crystals. The petiole...
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Background: Natural bioactive compounds of plant origin have attracted comprehensive attention due to their multiple biological effects, including antioxidant and immunomodulatory activities. However, scientific underpinnings of these health benefits are inadequate. Objective: Present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the bioavailability, antioxidant, and Immunomodulatory activity of the herbal formulation Lemon Peel extract (Storg-FA), which contains Lemon Peel extract standardized for 5% Folic Acid, along with co-nutrients including various water-soluble natural folates. Methods: The invitro antioxidant activity of Storg-FA was evaluated using the DPPH radical scavenging assay whereas cyclophosphamide induced immunosuppressed rat model was established to investigate the immunomodulatory activity of Storg-FA in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. Haemagglutination test was used to assess their effects on humoral response. After 14 and 21st days of drug administration, the extent of protection against immunosuppression caused by Cyclophosphamide was assessed by estimating hematological parameters. The invivo bioavailability study of Storg FA was conducted using LC-MS/MS analysis. Results: Storg-FA showed pronounced invitro antioxidant activity against DPPH radical. IC50 of Storg FA was found to be 109.35µg/ml,...
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Background: Venous thromboembolism is the most common preventable cause of in-hospital mortality. Despite this, thromboprophylaxis practices vary related to order sets and special populations. Aim: To describe thromboprophylaxis strategies and awareness of institutional policies. Methods: Electronic survey of pharmacists having general medicine institutional practices within Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in 2017. Results: Amongst 88 (24.2%) respondents, the majority (60.2%) had practiced >5 years, and were working full time (81.8%) as staff pharmacists (94.3%). The majority (80.7%) used institutional order sets. In patients with normal weight and renal function, agents used were: dalteparin (36.4%), enoxaparin (31.1%), unfractionated heparin (UFH) (15.4%) and tinzaparin (11.3%), while for those with CrCl<30mL/min or hemodialysis, UFH (55.7% and 65.2%) and enoxaparin (23.5% and 26.3%) were used. Escalating doses for obesity were used by 86.7%, with upper weight extremes, defined in kilograms by 50.0% (median 100kg [range 100-150]), and BMI by 29.5% (median 40 [30-40]). Reduced doses were used for emaciation by 72.3%, with lower weight extremes defined in kilograms by 63.6% (median 40kg [30-50]). Prophylaxis...
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This study aims to enhance the therapeutic effectiveness of reserpine, an essential anti-hypertensive agent, by addressing its poor solubility and dissolution properties. Employing a Quality by Design (QbD) methodology, the research systematically optimized the formulation using solid dispersion technology and fast-dissolving films. Characterization of reserpine included its physical properties, such as melting point and partition coefficient, along with the establishment of a validated UV method for accurate quantification. The optimized solid dispersion (DRPSD14) achieved a theoretical solubility of 14.94% and dissolution of 96.88% at 20 minutes. Subsequently, a fast-dissolving film was developed from the optimized solid dispersion. Among twelve formulations, DRPSD14FDF11 exhibited promising characteristics, with 98.977±0.253% reserpine content. In-vitro dissolution studies demonstrated rapid dissolution for all formulations, with DRPSD14FDF11 displaying the highest dissolution rate. Release kinetics modeling and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed uniform drug distribution in the film, which also exhibited stability under various storage conditions. Guided by QbD principles, this comprehensive approach successfully optimized reserpine’s pharmaceutical properties, offering a promising formulation for hypertension treatment. The study provides...
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More attention on natural antimicrobials and antioxidants have increased. The medicinal plants production has high in Mediterranean region. WHO says many drugs can be obtained by using medicinal plants. Medicinal plants have many compounds of bioactive that gives more metabolic action on the human body. The congestive heart failure treatment and cardiac arrhythmia treatment can be treated by glycosides drugs. The glycosides have potent in curing many problems like cardiac insufficiency, coughs and circulatory problems. Glycosides acts as good sedatives and good antispasmodic properties. Saponins were found in Ligustrum sinense shows tendency for treating infections of fungal and yeast. The Ethyl acetate leaf mixed extract showed more effective of in phytochemical screening and against the tested microorganisms, Compare chloroform leaf...
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