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Methotrexate (Mtx) is used to treat a number of conditions, including certain types of malignancy. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the potential protective impact of flavonoid quercetin on toxicity caused by methotrexate using hematological, biochemical, histopathological and oxidative stress approaches. There were four different groups, each group consisting of ten rats. The group 1 was a control, and animals were treated with 0.5 ml of carboxymethyl cellulose. Group 2 and 3 were treated with methotrexate (0.250 mg/kg); quercetin (50 mg/kg) and group 4 were treated with methotrexate (0.250 mg/kg) + quercetin (50 mg/kg). All drugs were given orally via oral gavage once daily for 28 days. At end of the trial, blood samples were collected from all of the animals for hematological, biochemical and oxidative stress parameters estimation. Following the animal’s sacrifice, organs were collected for histopathological examination. The levels of TP, ALB, renal indicators like BUN and creatinine and liver enzymes like AST, ALT, and ALP were markedly elevated by methotrexate at dose rate...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) focuses on producing intelligent modelling, which helps in imagining knowledge, cracking problems and decision-making. Recently, AI played an important role in various fields of pharmacy like drug discovery, drug delivery formulation development, poly-pharmacology, hospital pharmacy, etc. In drug discovery and drug delivery formulation development, various Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) like Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) or Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) are being employed. Several implementations of drug discovery have currently been analysed and supported the power of the technology in quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) or quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR). In addition, de novo design promotes the invention of significantly newer drug molecules with regard to desired/optimal qualities. In the current review article, the uses of AI in pharmacy, especially in drug discovery, drug delivery formulation development, poly-pharmacology and hospital pharmacy are...
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The objective of this research was to design and validate an alternative accurate method for quantitative determination of Amphotericin B. Amphotericin B deoxycholate life-saving drug belongs to the polyene class approved for the treatment of progressive and potentially fatal fungal infections. Amphotericin B was estimated at 382 nm and the percentage recovery was found to be 100.2 ± 0.34. The method was tested and validated for various parameters according to the ICH guidelines. The repeatability (inter-day) and intermediate precision (intra-day) precision studies revealed that the method is precise and reliable where all the RSD values were less than 2% for the routine analysis of drug. The limit of detection and limit of quantitation were 0.5μg/ml and 1.5μg/ml respectively. Results shows that the developed method is simple, reproducible and successfully for the estimation of Amphotericin B without the interference of common...
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Background: Misleading advertisements in the healthcare sector, particularly concerning Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathy (ASU & H) products, pose significant risks to public health. Despite existing regulations, the prevalence of such advertisements remains a concern, necessitating comprehensive strategies for mitigation. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis examines misleading advertisements reported by the Siddha Regional Research Institute (SRRI), Puducherry, functioning as a Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre for Siddha. Data from August 2018 to October 2023 were analyzed, focusing on reported instances, categorization by disease system, prevalent advertising channels, and implications. Results: A total of 69 misleading advertisements were reported by SRRI during the study period. Analysis revealed a notable prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) in reported advertisements, with a significant focus on Diabetes Mellitus. Print media, electronic platforms, and other sources were identified as major channels for advertisement dissemination. Discussion: The findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address misleading advertisements on ASU & H drugs. Regional variations in reporting patterns highlight the importance of localized approaches. Regulatory reforms heightened public...
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A new simple, specific, accurate and stability-indicating reversed phase `high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method was developed for the determination of Selexipag using a Grace C18 (250mm x 4.6ID, Particle size: 5 micron) a mobile phase consisting of Buffer (pH-7.4): Methanol 60:40, at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min and ultraviolet detection at 294 nm. The retention times of Selexipag was found to be 4.296 min. Linearity was established for Selexipag in the range of 20-100 μg/mL with correlation coefficients >0.999. The percentage recovery of Selexipag was found to be in the range of 100.99-101.06%. Stress testing was carried out to demonstrate specificity of the method. The developed method could separate the potential degradation products from the Selexipag. This proposed method was suitable for analysis of the content of Selexipag in Pharmaceutical dosage form. The method is validated as per ICH...
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