Satisfaction with the sexual experience is considered important when evaluating the impact of treatments for
erectile dysfunction, yet enhanced satisfaction has been infrequently assessed in the sexual trials. We evaluated ...
The protective effect of the ethanolic extract of Gongronema latifolium (GLE) on carbon tetrachloride (CCI4)
induced hepatic toxicity was studied. Liver enzymes studied included alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate ...
SAMAD, NOREEN; A HALEEM, MUHAMMAD; J HALEEM, DARAKHSHAN(Karachi:Pakistan Journal of Botany, Botanical Garden, University of Karachi, 2008-07-10)
The present study was designed to monitor the responsiveness of 5-hydroxy tryptamine (5-HT)-2C receptor in
rats treated with haloperidol exhibiting tardive dyskinesia (TD). Results show that haloperidol injected at a ...
M EL-SAYED, EL-SAYED; F ABD-ELLAH, MOHAMED; M ATTIA, SABRY(Karachi: Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Karachi, 2008-07-09)
This study has been initiated to determine whether captopril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
containing sulfhydryl (-SH) group can protect against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. A single dose ...
ASGHAR, ZARBAN; MASOOD, ZIAEE(Karachi:Pakistan Journal of Botany, Botanical Garden, University of Karachi, 2008-07-08)
Silymarin (milk thistle) has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for diseases of liver and biliary tract.
The present study was carried out to evaluate the in vitro free radical scavenging activity and ...
The buccal region offers an attractive route of administration for systemic drug delivery. Carvedilol (dose,
3.125-25 mg) is β-adrenergic antagonist. Its oral bioavailability is 25-35% because of first pass metabolism.
Buccal ...
CINAR, VEDAT; POLAT, YAHYA; MOGULKOC, RASIM; NIZAMLIOGLU, MUSTAFA; KERIM KASIM BALTACI, ABDUL(Karachi:Pakistan Journal of Botany, Botanical Garden, University of Karachi, 2008-07-06)
This study was performed to determine how the magnesium supplementation for a 4-week period affects the
glucose and insulin levels at rest and at exhaustion in sportsmen. This is a 4 week study performed on 30 healthy ...
U UHUMWANGHO, MICHAEL; S OKOR, ROLAND(Karachi: Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Karachi, 2008-07-05)
Matrix (non disintegrating) granules of theophylline have been formed and their dissolution characteristics
investigated for sustained release application. The polymeric granulations were formed by massing the drug
powder ...
BASHIR, SAJID; JAMSHAID, MOHAMMAD; AHMAD, BASHIR; IQBAL, JAVEID(Karachi:Pakistan Journal of Botany, Botanical Garden, University of Karachi, 2008-07-04)
The pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin following oral administration of a single dose of 20mg/Kg body weight
was investigated in normal rabbits and changes were observed in water-deprived rabbits. High performance
liquid ...
MONEEB, S MARWA(Karachi: Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Karachi, 2008-07-03)
Chemometric stability indicating methods are presented for the determination of rabeprazole sodium in
presence of its acid induced degradation products using spectrophotometry, differential pulse polarography and
differential ...
MOJAB, FARAZ; POURSAEED, MAHSHID; MEHRGAN, HADI; PAKDAMAN, SHIMA(Karachi:Pakistan Journal of Botany, Botanical Garden, University of Karachi, 2008-07-02)
Medicinal plants are potential of antimicrobial compounds. The present study deals with the antibacterial
activity of methanolic extract of Thymus daenensis. Aerial parts of the plant were collected from Alvand
mountainside ...
ALYANE, M; W KEBSA, L BENGUEDOUAR; BOUSSENANE, HN; ROUIBAH, H; LAHOUEL, M(Karachi: Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Karachi, 2008-07-01)
Propolis is one of the major hive products of bees and is rich in flavonoids, which are known for antioxidant
activities. It is well known that the chemical properties of phenolic acids or flavonoids, in terms of ...