PHARMACOVIGILANCE AND KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE STUDY ON ANTI-DIABETIC MEDICATIONS IN GERIATRIC CLINICS AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disorder stemming from pancreatic dysfunction, is surging in India, notably among those aged 60 and above. The escalating disease prevalence in this demographic necessitates heightened medication use, escalating the risk of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs). This underscores the vital role of ADR monitoring to curtail potential harm.

Diuretic Activity of Ethanolic Root Extract of Mimosa Pudica in Albino Rats.

Introducation: Diuretics are the drugs which increase the urine output. This property is useful in various pathological conditions of fluid overload. The presently available diuretics have lot of adverse effects.

Preventive role of Indian black pepper in animal models of Alzheimer's disease.

Introduction: Dementia is the clinical symptom of alzheimer's disease. Brain cholinesterase levels and behavioural changes are the markers for Alzheimer's disease and aluminium chloride is one causative agent for polymerization of tau protein and amyloid plaque formation in Alzheimer's disease. Effect of piper nigrum and its role in prevention of alzhimer's disease and symptoms are well linked in this study.

To Evaluate the Effect of Edrophonium on Blood Glucose Levels in Euglycemic Albino Rats Through OGTT.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of Edrophonium on blood glucose levels in euglycemic albino rats through OGTT.

Materials And Methods: Twelve Swiss albino rats weighing around 150-200 gms of either sex were randomly selected from the central animal facility, JSSMC, Mysore and divided into two groups. The control group received distilled water (25ml/kg body wt.