The effects of A2B receptor modulators on vascular endothelial growth factor and nitric oxide axis in chronic cyclosporine nephropathy
Conclusions: A2BAR modulators may provide new therapeutic options to retard CsA nephropathy by mediating renal VEGF and NO. (Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics)
Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics - August 4, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Leena PatelAswin Thaker Source Type: research

Effectiveness of vitamin D3 in severe persistent asthmatic patients: A double blind, randomized, clinical study
Conclusion: On the basis of our findings, we conclude that supplementation of vitamin D3 is effective in improving the quality of life rather than pulmonary function in severe asthmatics. However, further studies are warranted to substantiate the present findings. (Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics)
Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics - August 4, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Muhasaparur Ganesan RajanandhArcot D NageswariGiridharan Prathiksha Source Type: research

Inhibition by sildenafil of contractility of isolated non-pregnant human myometrium
Conclusions: These results suggest that sildenafil inhibits the contractility of isolated non-pregnant human myometrium. The results suggest that sildenafil does so by opening BKCa channels. (Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics)
Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics - August 4, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Aruldhas Blessed WinstonKaysina VazhudhiSumalya SenElsy ThomasSanthosh BenjaminJacob Peedicayil Source Type: research

Comparison of anti-inflammatory effect of atorvastatin with rosuvastatin in patients of acute coronary syndrome
Conclusion: Both atorvastatin (40 mg) and rosuvastatin (20 mg) are effective in decreasing CRP and LDL cholesterol levels even in a short duration of 4 weeks. Rosuvastatin was found to be more effective in decreasing CRP levels. (Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics)
Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics - August 4, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sushant KhuranaSurabhi GuptaHiraLal BhallaShefali NandwaniVarad Gupta Source Type: research

Inhaled insulin: A “puff” than a “shot” before meals
Dick B. S. Brashier, Anjan Khadka, Tejus Anantharamu, Ashok Kumar Sharma, AK Gupta, Sushil Sharma, N K. DahiyaJournal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics 2015 6(3):126-129Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by relative or absolute deficiency of insulin, resulting in hyperglycemia. The main treatment of diabetes relies on subcutaneous insulin administration by injection or continuous infusion to control glucose levels, besides oral hypoglycemic agents for type 2 diabetes. Novel routes of insulin administration are an area of research in the diabetes field as insulin injection therapy is burdensome and painfu...
Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics - August 4, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Dick B. S. BrashierAnjan KhadkaTejus AnantharamuAshok Kumar SharmaAK GuptaSushil SharmaN K. Dahiya Source Type: research

Are we moving towards a new definition of essential medicines?
S ManikandanJournal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics 2015 6(3):123-125 (Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics)
Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics - August 4, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: S Manikandan Source Type: research

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Jayanthi Mathaiyan, Tanvi Jain, Biswajit Dubashi, K Satyanarayana Reddy, Gitanjali BatmanabaneJournal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics 2015 6(3):182-183 (Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics)
Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics - August 3, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Jayanthi Mathaiyan Tanvi Jain Biswajit Dubashi K Satyanarayana Reddy Gitanjali Batmanabane Source Type: research

Inhaled insulin: A & #8220;puff & #8221; than a & #8220;shot & #8221; before meals
Dick B. S. Brashier, Anjan Khadka, Tejus Anantharamu, Ashok Kumar Sharma, AK Gupta, Sushil Sharma, N K. DahiyaJournal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics 2015 6(3):126-129Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by relative or absolute deficiency of insulin, resulting in hyperglycemia. The main treatment of diabetes relies on subcutaneous insulin administration by injection or continuous infusion to control glucose levels, besides oral hypoglycemic agents for type 2 diabetes. Novel routes of insulin administration are an area of research in the diabetes field as insulin injection therapy is burdensome and painfu...
Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics - August 3, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Dick B. S. Brashier Anjan Khadka Tejus Anantharamu Ashok Kumar Sharma AK Gupta Sushil Sharma N K. Dahiya Source Type: research

Are we moving towards a new definition of essential medicines ?
S ManikandanJournal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics 2015 6(3):123-125 (Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics)
Source: Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics - August 3, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: S Manikandan Source Type: research