@article {54, title = {University Contributors}, journal = {International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences}, volume = {8}, year = {2019}, month = {January 2019}, pages = {01}, type = {Editorial}, chapter = {01}, abstract = {

The International Journal of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (IJPHS) with their second issues started collaboration with national and international universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Gulf and in Middle Eastern countries in addition to East Asia, India and Africa. The collaboration is part of the journal{\textquoteright}s goals including Saudi Vision 2030 which encourages all students and young researchers to publish their research; new programs and new initiatives; innovative projects within medical, pharmacy and all related health sciences. Each collaborative university will send the names of nominees including the names of dean of the college and publication coordinator. All nominated universities will be posted on the journal{\textquoteright}s website as the university contributors. All researchers may contact IJPHS administrators through the university coordinator. Read more...

}, keywords = {Nil}, doi = {10.5530/ijpcs.2019.8.1}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi} } @article {106, title = {Ulcer Protective Action is Improved by Washing Fresh Aloe vera Gel: A Comparative Study with Unwashed Gel in Indomethacin and Ethanol Induced Ulcers in Rats}, journal = {International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences}, volume = {5}, year = {2016}, month = {September 2016}, pages = {83-89}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {83}, abstract = {

Introduction: The Aloe vera and its components has been widely suggested for its ulcer protective action. Traditional Indian Siddha medical literature claims that washing the fresh Aloe vera gel (FAVG) has improved ulcer protective action due to the removal of bitter yellow latex. In this study, we compared the ulcer protective effect of unwashed as well as washed fresh Aloe vera gel in rats. Methods: We prepared washed and unwashed FAVG. Albino rats were fed with normal saline, ranitidine suspension, washed and unwashed FAVG for 8 days. Drugs have been tested in two ulcer models, in which indomethacin (20mg/kg) and ethanol (80\%) were used for the induction of ulcer after animals were fasted for 24 hours. The animals were sacrificed and stomach was cut open to calculate mean ulcer index and a section was sent for histopathological examination. One Way ANOVA was done for analysis. Results: In indomethacin induced ulcer model, the mean ulcer index in control, ranitidine, washed and unwashed FAVG treatment groups were 7.67 {\textpm} 1.51, 1.92 {\textpm} 1.12, 2.17 {\textpm} 1.16 and 4.0 {\textpm} 1.09 respectively. The percentage of ulcer protection in washed FAVG treatment (71.71\%) is comparable with ranitidine treatment (74.97\%), whereas the unwashed FAVG showed only 47.84\% ulcer protection. In ethanol induced ulcer model, the mean ulcer index in control, ranitidine, washed and unwashed FAVG treatment groups were 7.83 {\textpm} 1.51, 1.83 {\textpm} 0.82, 2.33 {\textpm}1.37 and 4.17 {\textpm} 1.47 respectively. The percentage of ulcer protection in washed FAVG treatment (70.24\%) is comparable with ranitidine treatment (76.63\%), whereas the unwashed FAVG showed only 46.74\% ulcer protection. In both the above ulcer models, washing the FAVG showed statistically significant (p\<0.05) reduction in ulcer index and improved ulcer protection. Conclusions: Washed fresh Aloe vera gel has shown higher ulcer protective activity compared to unwashed gel.

}, keywords = {Aloe latex, Aloe vera gel, Ayurveda, Ethanol, Gastric Ulcer, Indomethacin, Siddha}, doi = {10.5530/ijpcs.5.3.4}, author = {Jyoti Tara Manandhar Shrestha and Roanak Shrestha and Maya Shrestha and Saurab Raj Joshi and Merina Rajbhandari} } @article {171, title = {Undergraduate Medical Srtudent{\textquoteright}s Perceptions Regarding Personal Drug Selection Exercise}, journal = {International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences}, volume = {1}, year = {2012}, month = {June 2012}, pages = {61-67}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {61}, abstract = {

Background:\ Right drug for the right patient in the right dose for the right duration is the aim of rational prescribing. The foundation for rational prescribing can be laid if prescribing doctors are sensitized to this concept during undergraduate studies. The knowledge of personal drug (P-drug) selection process is an important step towards rational prescribing.\ Objectives:\ This study was done to analyse tje student{\textquoteright}s opinions and the difficulties they faced in the process of P-drug selection. Materials and Methods: In first phase of this study, fifth sesmester students of MBBS course were taught the process of selecting a P-drug in pharmacology practical classes. In seconf phase. students were given questionnaire to put forth their views on selection process of P-drug. The qunatitative data was expressed as median and interquartile range (IQR).\ Results:\ Majority of the students were in favor of introducing the process of selection of P-drug in udergraduate pharmacology curriculum [4 (4-5), scale 1-5]. The students were of the opinion that such exercise will given in-depth knowledge of various groups used and highlight the intragroup differences. Student{\textquoteright}s also opined that P-drug knowledge of various groups of durgs used and highlight the intragroup differences. Student{\textquoteright}s also opined that P-drug exercise also enable them to remember various aspects of the drugs for long period. Students also felt that the P-drug selection process will help them to understand hoe drug selection been for the treatment of various disease conditions.\ Conculsion:\ P-drug selection exercise helps students to understand the differences between various drugs used for the treatment of one disease condition. This may serve as a strong foundation for developing rational prescribing skills.

}, keywords = {P-drug, Pharmacology, Prescription Writing, Undergraduate Curriculum}, author = {Lalit Mohan and Bharti Chogtu and Shalini Adiga and K.L Bairy and Anoop Kishore} }