Plasma levels of Rifampicin and Pyrazinamide with pre and post meal administration in tuberculosis patients.

Context: Various factors affect plasma concentrations of antitubercular drugs in different populations so dosing schedule should be adjusted after therapeutic drug monitoring.

Aims: To study variability in plasma concentrations of Rifampicin and Pyrazinamide with pre and post-meal administration of drugs in tuberculosis patients.

Methods And Material: 52 patients of pulmonary tuberculosis, divided in to two groups, pre and post-meal through systemic randomization.

Etodolac Containing Topical Niosomal Gel: Formulation Development and Evaluation.

The present study aimed to investigate the delivery potential of Etodolac (ETD) containing topical niosomal gel. Niosomal formulations were prepared by thin film hydration method at various ratios of cholesterol and Span 60 and were evaluated with respect to particle size, shape, entrapment efficiency, and in vitro characteristics. Dicetyl phosphate (DCP) was also added in the niosomal formulation.

In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Niosomal Formulation for Controlled Delivery of Clarithromycin.

The present study was focused on formulating and evaluating clarithromycin (CLR) containing niosomal formulation for in vitro and in vivo pharmacokinetic behavior. Niosomal formulations (empty and drug loaded) were prepared by using different ratio of surfactant (various Span grades 20, 40, 60, and 80) and cholesterol by thin film hydration method and were evaluated for in vitro characteristics, stability studies, and in vivo study. Dicetyl phosphate (DCP) was added to the niosomal formulation.

To design and implement a prescription writing teaching module for second professional medical students.

Context: There is ample evidence to prove that medical graduates are not prescribing rationally and this can be improved by proper training.

Aims: To design and implement a prescription writing teaching module for second professional medical students.

Subjects And Methods: A module of 3 h duration consisting of didactic lecture, interactive audiovisual small group session, and evaluation method was framed for every disease and implemented.

Studies on salinization in Haryana soils on free-living nitrogen-fixing bacterial populations and their activity.

A total of 26 soil samples from saline soils of Haryana were collected. Based on their electrical conductivity (EC) values, which varied from 1.04 to 21.

Observations on the traditional phytotherapy among the inhabitants of Parvati valley in western Himalaya, India.

The present paper deals with the field observations recorded on the traditional indigenous therapeutic applications of the plants used by the inhabitants of the Parvati valley of Kullu district in western Himalaya of India. The Parvati valley is inhabited by different ethnic groups like Gujjars, Gaddis, Malanis, Kulluvis and others. These inhabitants have been dependent on the ambient plant resources for food, fuel, fiber, timber, household articles and medicines to a great extent for ages.